Red Arrows issue Essex flyover update after ‘engineering issue’
The Red Arrows will continue to travel to and from Southend Airport for airshows in the region this weekend after an "engineering issue". The historic and world recognised jets were briefly grounded on Friday (August 18) due to an issue.
Residents in parts of Essex could be treated to a mini display from the Red Arrows[1] and other aircraft when they travel to and from Southend Airport. The Typhoon display team, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) and Red Arrows aircraft are all using the airport ahead of airshows nearby.
According to the Military Airshows website, the Red Arrows will arrive on Saturday evening (7.57pm) with the BBMF aircraft landing on Friday (August 18) in the afternoon. The Typhoons will arrive on Thursday (August 17) morning.
Their presence in Essex is to be prepared for Airshows at Eastbourne, Felixstowe and Clacton. The 30th anniversary of the Clacton Airshow is scheduled to take place on August 24 and 25.
Exact take off and landing times for the Typhoons and BBMF aircraft is unknown, but there are some timings available for the Red Arrows[3]. It's understood they will take off at 2.10pm on August 20 on their way to Felixstowe.
There will be a brief flypast for Southend at 2.53pm before returning to the airport at 2.54pm. They'll then depart at 5.15pm for Eastbourne, returning at 6.01pm. They'll depart Southend for RAF Waddington at 8.15pm on August 20.
On Friday, the popular aerobatic team said in a statement on X (formerly Twitter): "Following a pause due to an engineering issue, the Red Arrows will resume display flying today. This includes a performance at Eastbourne Airshow later this afternoon – which is subject to severe weather forecast on the south coast. Keep checking our social media channels for updates."
References
- ^ could be treated to a mini display from the Red Arrows (www.essexlive.news)
- ^ Aerobatic display team revealed in the line-up for Clacton Airshow (www.essexlive.news)
- ^ there are some timings available for the Red Arrows (www.essexlive.news)