RAF Red Arrows to headline both days of Clacton Airshow 2025

The magnificent Red Arrows will be making a thrilling return to the Essex Sunshine Coast to headline this summer's Clacton Airshow.

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, one of the world's premier aerobatic display team, will perform on both days of the 32nd Clacton Airshow, taking place on 21-22 August.

Representing the speed, agility, and precision of the Royal Air Force, the team serves as the public face of the service and act as ambassadors for the United Kingdom at home and overseas.

The distinctive Hawk fast-jet team is the first flight announcement for what is shaping up to be a breath-taking airshow.

Ivan Henderson, Cabinet Member for Economic Growth, Regeneration, and Tourism at Tendring District Council (TDC), which organises the Clacton Airshow, said he was excited to welcome the Red Arrows back to the event.

"The Red Arrows are the stars of the airshow circuit, and I am thrilled to announce their breathtaking aerial displays will captivate the crowds at this year's Clacton Airshow".

The Red Arrows, based at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire, have flown almost 5,000 displays in 57 countries. Often showcasing their trademark Diamond Nine shape, and a combination of close formations and precision flying, the Red Arrows have been displaying since 1965.

All Red Arrows display pilots have flown operationally in frontline aircraft such as the advanced Typhoon, helping the Royal Air Force secure the skies every day of the year.

Other flights scheduled for this year’s Clacton Airshow will be revealed in the coming months. For updates and more information, visit www.clactonairshow.com.

Anyone looking to exhibit at or sponsor the Clacton Airshow 2025 should contact clactonairshow@tendringdc.gov.uk. Donations to support the event can be made at www.clactonairshow.com.

For updates and more information on the 2025 Clacton Airshow, visit www.clactonairshow.com, follow @clactonairshow on X, or go to the official Facebook event.