Where to see the Red Arrows in Wales this year
The Red Arrows will perform a flypast over UK skies to commemorate VE Day's 80th anniversary
People in Wales might not get the chance to spot the Red Arrows on the VE Day anniversary flypast but will be treated to a breath-taking aerial display during the summer. Crowds in Swansea can expect to enjoy their trademark formations, heart-stopping manoeuvres, and dazzling trails of red, white, and blue smoke during the Welsh Airshow.
To commemorate VE Day's 80th anniversary on Monday, May 5, the Red Arrows are set to wow spectators with an impressive display as they fly over UK skies in their iconic formation.
The planes will travel over much of the south of England as they travel to the capital for the flypast. They will start in the North Sea, off the coast of Norwich, before flying over East Anglia and Essex.
The flypast itself will begin at 1.45pm and fly over the Mall and Buckingham Palace, lasting approximately five minutes. Never miss a Swansea story by signing up to our newsletter here.
Aside from the iconic Red Arrows, the flypast will also include a Lancaster bomber, the only aircraft from the conflict to be involved, and others like the Voyager, Atlas, C-17 Globemaster and the Typhoon.
After flying over London they will head over Surrey before dispersing over Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
Although people in Wales will have to settle for watching the display from the TV, there will be the opportunity to see a stunning Red Arrows display in July later this year.
The Welsh Airshow, on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July, will see two days of breath-taking aerial displays over Swansea Bay, with the Red Arrows set to perform on both days.
The free annual airshow attracts crowds of over 200,000 people, with live music, food and drinks and other activities available on the ground.
Councillor Robert Francis-Davies, Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration, Events, and Tourism at Swansea Council, said: "It's amazing to have the Red Arrows back again, and great to have them perform on both days at the 2025 Wales National Airshow.
"Their displays never fail to captivate the audience, and we know that visitors will be just as thrilled as ever. This event is a highlight of Swansea's summer calendar, and we're expecting another fantastic turnout this year."
Lots more displays and attractions at the festival are due to be announced in coming weeks.
The Red Arrows are set to perform at airshows around the country this summer, including the English Riviera Airshow, the Blackpool Airshow and Eastbourne International airshow.