MILITARY planes that perform aerial displays across the world will be flying directly over Worcester in August - here is a list of the best places and times to see them.

The Red Arrows, a British aerobatics team will be flying over Worcester once again. This time they are on their way to the Blackpool Air Show on Friday, August 9.

The planes will arrive in Worcester in the early evening and it should be quite the spectacle. 

According to military-airshows.co.uk, the Red Arrows will fly over the south of the city and will pass through Pershore on their way from the Cotswolds.

Exact times the Red Arrows will fly over Worcester to The Blackpool Air Show:

- RAF Odiham: 4.45pm 

- North East of Heckfield: 4.47pm

- Reading: 4.48pm

- West of Henley on Thames: 4.49pm 

- North East of Maidensgrove: 4.50pm 

- North of Bledlow Ridge: 4.51pm 

- Wendover Flypast: 4.52pm 

- North West of Tring: 4.53pm 

- Padbury: 4.55pm 

- East of Somerton: 4.57pm 

- East of Moreton in Marsh: 4.59pm 

- Worcester: 5.03pm 

- North East of Ludlow: 5.07pm 

- North of Tregynon: 5.11pm

- Kimmel Bay: 5.18pm 

- North of Great Eccleston: 5.26pm 

- North of Wesham: 5.27pm 

- Blackpool: 5.29pm 

What is The Blackpool Air Show?

The Blackpool Air Show takes place over the town from August 10 to August 11. 

A number of civilian and military aircraft will be flying around to "showcase the very best in British Aviation."

The Red Arrows and The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will be performing on both days over the seafront opposite to The Blackpool Tower. 

The event is free to attend and an estimated 350,000 people attended last year. 

"Squadron leader Jon Bond, team leader and Red One, said: "Blackpool, with tens of thousands of people lining the coastline, always gives the warmest of welcomes during the Air Show weekend.

"The event is always very popular and, as a team, we’re humbled to see these big crowds enjoying our display.

"This year, we invite people to join with us to help celebrate the Red Arrows’ 60th Diamond Season.

"Appropriately, the team’s preparing a trademark Diamond Nine formation for the 2024 show, with many fresh manoeuvres and special shapes featuring in this new display."

On the ground, visitors will be able to see a wide range of stalls, attractions and food concessions at the Air Show Village, located between the Central Pier and The Tower Festival Headland. 

Lynn Williams, leader of Blackpool Council, said: "We are thrilled to announce that the Red Arrows will perform their diamond anniversary display on both days of our Air Show.

"Last year’s event demonstrated the extraordinary pulling power of not just the Reds, but also the magnificent Typhoon display team and Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight.

"We can’t wait for what will be another very special weekend in what is already turning into an action-packed calendar of free events in Blackpool during 2024."