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Red Arrows flying over Banbury today
04/06/2021
Planes due to pass us on the way to RAF Fairford ahead of the Midlands Air Festival this weekend
Aircraft enthusiasts are in for a treat this afternoon (Friday June 4) as the Red Arrows fly over the Banbury FM area.
The full aerobatic formation of nine planes are due to be making their way from RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire to RAF Fairford between 3.10pm and 3.30pm. The display team, which is officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, will be appearing at the Midlands Air Festival this evening and tomorrow.
According to the Military Airshows website the aircraft should fly over Banbury between 3.20pm and 3.27pm. The flight path is indicated as passing over Cropredy and Williamscott before crossing the northern side of town, then over Bloxham, Milcombe and on towards Chipping Norton.
The timings and route may change due to the weather or other requirements.
Update: here’s a video of the moment the Red Arrows flew over Hanwell Fields.
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam
Terry On 04/06/2021 at 12:29 pm
15.25 over Crouch Hill coming from N.N.E.