The best of the Red Arrows in Rhyl last year as 2023 return confirmed

Along with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, the spectacular aerobatics display team will take to the North Wales skies on both August 26 and 27.

It followed an enthralling performance at last year’s air show, the first since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ahead of the Red Arrows’ return to Rhyl Air Show this year, here are some of the best shots of the display team from last summer’s event:

The Red Arrows flying over Rhyl last summer (Image: Denbighshire Leisure Ltd)

The Red Arrows flying over Rhyl last summer (Image: Chris V Evans / Rhyl Journal Camera Club)

The Red Arrows fly over Rhyl Lifeboat. (Image: Naomi Joy)

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Day one of Rhyl Air Show 2022 is a soaring success

Though, as the Red Arrows were bringing the second day and the 2022 Rhyl Air Show to a close, they had to make an emergency landing after one pilot’s aircraft was struck by a bird.

Sqd Ldr Gregor Ogston was fortunately unharmed by the incident, which occurred while flying at roughly 100ft and 400mph while preparing for a manoeuvre called “Boomerang”.

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Rachel Wood's son Rupert captures the Red Arrows (Image: Rachel Wood)

Rachel Wood's son Rupert captures the Red Arrows. Photo: Rachel Wood (Image: Rachel Wood)

The first half of the Red Arrows' display comprises synchronised, formation aerobatics, followed by a more dynamic second half.

Reds 1 to 5 form the front section of the team's formation, known as “Enid”, while Reds 6 to 9 make up the rear part.

Red 10, meanwhile, is the team’s supervisor, maintaining two-way radio contact with the team leader, and providing commentary.

The Red Arrows. (Image: Ray Worsnop)

The Red Arrows. (Image: Stuart Prince)

The Red Arrows. (Image: Stuart Price)

The Red Arrows at Rhyl Air Show 2022 (Image: Newsquest)