Red Arrows wow crowds with IW Armed Forces Day display PHOTOS

Oliver Dyer

30 June 2024 at 9:26 am·1-min read

Red Arrows over Ryde. <i>(Image: Jack Downer)</i> — Red Arrows over Ryde. *(Image: Jack Downer)*

Hundreds of people lined Ryde seafront to watch the Red Arrows as they took to the skies for their Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day display on Sunday, June 30.

Find our gallery of pictures above and scroll down to watch video

The aerobatics team put on a memorable show, twisting and turning in the cloudy skies above Ryde sands.

At points, there were audible gasps from amazed onlookers, who swarmed the Esplanade and beaches to get the best view.

And it didn't take long for some of that cloud to turn to the iconic red and blue colours synonymous with the world famous crew.

Starting at 11.30am, the display lasted around 20 minutes and culminated with a round of applause.

Watch a video of the performance here...

Held on Ryde Esplanade, from the Pavilion to Eastern Gardens, Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day boasts various attractions, ranging from Red Arrows in the air to Fort Cumberland Guard on the beach.

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