The Red Arrows to fly over Horwich to the Blackpool Air Show 2022

The world-famous RAF display team will fly over the town  on August 14 at 5pm.

The route will take The Red Arrows over from the North East of Horwich at around 4.54pm over Lower Rivington Reservoir en route to Blackpool.

Avid fans can catch a glimpse from Luciano’s at the Millstone or over the Pike Snack Shack and the Two Lads Cairn.

The Red Arrows map

The fly past causes much excitementin Bolton with many people scrambling to take pictures and videos.

A VisitBlackpool spokesperson said: “The Air Show is one of our biggest events, attracting around 100,000 people over the weekend.

"The much-anticipated return of the Red Arrows creates an even bigger draw.

“We are thrilled that the Reds will be providing a breath-taking finale on both days.

"Anyone who has witnessed a Red Arrows display over the Blackpool seafront will know that it’s a photographer’s dream, so don’t forget your cameras – and please do plan your journey and arrive in resort early so you don’t miss a moment of the action.”

Picture by Kirsty Yates

The Royal Air Force's Red Arrows team is one of the world most outstanding aerobatic display teams and is the public face of the RAF - showcasing its speed, agility and precision.

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With a breath-taking combination of close formations and precision flying, the Red Arrows have been displaying since 1965.

They were last seen flying over Bolton in July for the Southport Air Show.

Spectators enjoyed the two-day event where they sought to get pictures of the diamond formation over Winter Hill.

Details of The Red Arrows routes can be found at https://www.military-airshows.co.uk/press22/redarrowsschedule2022.htm

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