Regarded as one of the world’s premier aerobatic teams, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows, featuring new look Union Jack tailfins, the world renowned RAF Red Arrows display team will wow crowds on the seafront, beaches and reopened pier with three performances over Eastbourne, in one of the UK’s busiest free flying displays.

The four day free seafront airshow which runs from 13 – 16 August, is set for even more excitement thanks to the multiple visits by the world’s most famous high precision display team along with the best of British flying.

Leading a line up of fast jets, historic aircraft and many favourites from the last two decades of the show.

The Teams History

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Display Team, the Red Arrows are possibly the best known aerobatic display team in the world. The team trace their history back to the 'Yellowjacks' team of five Folland Gnats which formed in 1964. The team increased to seven aircraft in 1965 and then nine in 1968, leading to the creation of the Red Arrows signature 'Diamond Nine' formation. The Reds switched from the Gnat to the Hawk aircraft in 1980 that they still fly today.

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