Pilots have begun training for the Red Arrows displays scheduled across the UK, including near Southampton, for 2022 and this year the displays will be different.
The official Red Arrows Twitter page shared a post which explains that instead of nine aircrafts being involved in the displays, there will be seven as two of the team members won’t be taking part this time around.
The Royal Air Force website confirms that the two Red Arrows members that are no longer part of the displays “have moved to other roles within the RAF.”
The Red Arrows won’t be taking part in upcoming displays in Southampton this year however, there are some displays happening nearby.
Pre-season training for the Red Arrows is well underway and the team is excited to be preparing for a summer full of great events. This year the team will display with a seven-aircraft formation, rather than nine – find out more here: https://t.co/soGHEeNabs pic.twitter.com/ecxCp00eFj
— Red Arrows (@rafredarrows) May 14, 2022
If you’re wondering where you can see the Red Arrows this summer, look no further.
UK Red Arrows events near Southampton in summer 2022
Here are the events that will be taking place within two hours of Southampton in case a day out is on the cards.
It’s worth noting that times are not yet available and changes may be made to locations as well as dates and times in the lead up to the event, according to the Royal Air Force website.
June
- Isle of Wight Festival: Friday 17
- Goodwood Festival of Speed: Thursday 23 – Friday 24 and Sunday 26
July
- Silverstone – British F1 Grand Prix: Sunday 3
- Royal International Air Tattoo: Friday 15 – Sunday 17
Read more: Red Arrows events confirmed for 2022 - Where to watch the displays
August
- Airbourne – Eastbourne International Airshow: Thursday 18 – Sunday 21
September
- Bournemouth Air Festival: Thursday 1 – Sunday 4
You can find out more information about the displays via the Royal Air Force website here.
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