The Red Arrows are set to kick off their 2024 season with a display on all three days of the upcoming Midlands Air Festival.

Starting the year with their first full nine ship configuration the Royal Air Force Aerobatic team will present this season’s new display along with some classic favourites from the past.

Celebrating their 60th anniversary, the Red Arrows have been an inspiration to generations of aspiring pilots, engineers, aerospace workers, and military service members.

 

 

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Their exhilarating wingtip to wingtip displays at the festival provide the first chance of the season for the UK public to witness their latest show.

Audiences can also look forward to the Royal Air Force Typhoon jet fighter's exhibition on Friday, May 31.

Known for its awe-inspiring display of speed, power, and agility, the Typhoon promises an exciting performance at Ragley Hall.

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster is also set to feature on each day of the show, and will be joined by the Spitfire and Hurricane on Saturday (June 1) and Sunday (June 2).

Known for starting its display with a high-altitude dive to gain momentum for its manoeuvres, the Tutor offers spectators a glimpse into the fundamentals of air craft aerobatics.

The festival will also host an array of shows featuring World War Two warbirds, helicopters, classic jets, high energy aerobatics, wing walkers, and formation teams.

Moreover, visitors will have the opportunity to witness one of the UK's largest gatherings of hot air balloons, including character designs and over 150 round hot air balloons.

Trevor Graham, the festival's director of aviation, said: "This year’s show could not get much better, with the Red Arrows celebrating their 60th anniversary with us on all three days of the festival, some rare and exciting aircraft from the world renown Flying Bulls collection in Austria, classic fighter jets from France and Sweden plus masses of UK favourites and a massive array of hot air balloons."

Tickets for the festival, running for three days, are available with discounts for multiple-day bookings.

Visitors can receive free parking and complimentary entry for children under 13 accompanying a paying adult.