Thousands expected to watch Red Arrows at air show

The Red Arrows are to take to the skies later as part of Teignmouth Airshow in Devon.

Organisers said the show would also welcome a RAF Typhoon and RAF Lancaster for this year's event.

The volunteer-run event, founded in 2019, runs until Sunday.

The free event is a "highlight of the local calendar", with crowds of about 30,000 attending every year, organisers said.

Speaking about the Red Arrows, show chairman Dave Matthews said: "I'm blown away that we've managed to secure them for a third year running.

"We never dreamt that this would have been possible when our volunteers began this journey in 2018."

He said organisers were reliant on the generosity of sponsors and supporters, including more than 70 volunteers, to allow the community event to take place.

Tracy Scranage, who helps to manage the wider team of volunteers, said the show was "a great example of what can be achieved when our community works together".

Organisers said operating costs were expected to be about £90,000, with £40,000 of the total going towards the aircraft displays.

The expected flight times are as follows:

13:00 BST – RAF Red Arrows

14:00 – Gazelle Squadron

14:30 – Team Raven

15:15 – Jubilee Pitts

16:15 – The Starlings

17:15 – RAF Typhoon

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