The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team launched its diamond anniversary campaign in February, unveiling unique artwork that will decorate each of the team’s iconic Hawk jets. This season, a new show featuring nine aircraft has been added to the agenda, presenting a range of impressive manoeuvres that haven’t been seen in years. The Red Arrows’ display routine is refreshed yearly, ensuring spectators a thrilling experience.
The Red Arrows have released their detailed display schedule for the UK and Europe in 2024, showcasing a diverse range of appearances as they prepare to celebrate their 60th anniversary. The RAF Waddington team is meticulously getting ready to kick off their shows in late May, honouring the historic Battle of Crete from World War Two.
So, the season will kick off with spectacular acrobatics over Souda Bay, where a US Naval Support Activity (Crete Naval Base – the largest and most prominent naval base for NATO in the eastern Mediterranean Sea) is located.
Red Arrows display locations and dates for 2024
- Battle of Crete, Souda Bay, Greece – May 21
- Meeting Aérien International Du Grand Est, Chambley, France – May 25
- Midlands Air Festival, Ragley Hall, Alcester, Warwickshire – May 31
- Midlands Air Festival – June 1
- English Riviera Airshow, Torbay – June 1
- Midlands Air Festival – June 2
- IWM Duxford D-Day 80 – June 2
- D-Day 80th National Commemorative Event Flypast, Portsmouth – June 5
- D-Day 80th National Commemorative Event Flypast Normandy, France – June 6
- Isle of Man TT – June 7
- RAF Cosford Air Show – June 9
- Guernsey Air Display – June 13
- HM The King’s Birthday Flypast, London (flypast only) – June 15
- Sola Airshow, Norway – June 16
- The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival, Portsoy – June 22
- Sywell Airshow, Northamptonshire – June 23
- Cleethorpes Armed Forces’ Weekend, North East Lincolnshire – June 29
- Shuttleworth Festival of Flight, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire – June 29
- Folkestone Armed Forces’ Day – June 30
- Headcorn Battle of Britain Airshow – July 5
- The Wales Airshow, Swansea – July 6
- Teignmouth Airshow, Devon – July 6
- F1 British Grand Prix, Silverstone – July 7
- Goodwood Festival of Speed, Chichester, West Sussex – July 11
- Goodwood Festival of Speed – July 12
- Southport Airshow, Merseyside – July 13
- Southport Airshow – July 14
- Royal International Air Tattoo, RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire – July 19
- Royal International Air Tattoo – July 20
- Royal International Air Tattoo – July 21
- Farnborough International Airshow (flypast only) – July 22
- Blackpool Airshow – August 10
- Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (flypast only) – August 10
- Blackpool Airshow – August 11
- Eastbourne International Airshow – August 15
- Air Show Atlantic, Canada – August 24
- Air Show Atlantic, Canada – August 25
- Canadian International Air Show, Canada – August 31
- Canadian International Air Show, Canada – September 1
- Canadian International Air Show, Canada – September 2
- Aero Gatineau-Ottawa, Canada – September 6
- Aero Gatineau-Ottawa, Canada – September 7
- Aero Gatineau-Ottawa, Canada – September 8
- Airshow London, Canada – September 13
- Airshow London, Canada – September 14
- Airshow London, Canada – September 15
- Duxford End of Season Finale – October 5
Squadron Leader Jon Bond, flying as Red 1 for the first time in 2024, stated:
Having been to many airshows as a child, I hope our new team and exciting show will have the same impact on those watching in 2024 as it did on me as a young person – to be inspired through what teamwork can achieve and spur a lifelong passion for aviation.
Established in 1964, the Red Arrows made their debut performance at Little Rissington in May 1965 to kick off their display season. Since then, they have flawlessly executed nearly 5,000 shows across 57 countries, captivating audiences numbering in the hundreds of millions. They showcase their skills at a variety of events, from small local country fairs to prestigious airshows and even official state occasions.