Exactly where and when to spot Red Arrows this weekend as iconic jets to fly over Midlands

The Red Arrows will feature as part of the Midlands Air Show this weekend.

The Midlands Air Show is taking place at Ragley Hall in Alcester, Warwickshire over the weekend for its eighth year.

To mark the Air Show’s eighth one, it will feature a flypast of the Red Arrows on the Saturday (May, 30) as well as the Sunday show (May, 31).

The Red Arrows are the Royal Air Force's (RAF) aerobatic display team.

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They are known for their outstanding formation flying shows with coloured smoke and their precise flying and are based at RAF Waddington.

Adult ticket prices will start at £38.98 for a one-day pass.

For teenagers (those aged between 13 and 16) it will be £19.48 for a one-day pass.

There are discounted packages for two and three day passes.

Children (those that are 12 and under) can enjoy the Midlands Air Show for free.

The timings and locations of where to spot the iconic jets have been released.

The exact timings and locations are listed below.

Saturday 30 May

  • 17:48 Depart East Midlands Airport
  • 17:50 North East of Whitwick
  • 17:53 North of Rugby
  • 17:56 North of Lighthorne
  • 17:58 North West of Reddithc
  • 18:00 Display Midlands Air Festival
  • 18:21 East of Evesham
  • 18:22 West of Tredington
  • 18:24 North East of Kineton
  • 18:27 North East of Clifton upon Dunsmore
  • 18:32 North of Breaston
  • 18:33 Arrive East Midlands Airport

Sunday 31 May

  • 18:18 East Midlands Airport
  • 18:20 North east of Whitwick
  • 18:23 North of Rugby
  • 18:26 North of Lighthorne
  • 18:28 North west of Redditch
  • 18:29 Vicinity of Redditch
  • 18:30 Midlands Air Festival display
  • 18:51 East of Evesham
  • 18:52 East of Ilmington
  • 18:56 West of Daventry
  • 18:58 South of Market Harborough
  • 19:06 North of Thorpe on the Hill
  • 19:07 RAF Waddington

Timings and route may change due to weather or operational requirements.

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