Fylde coast fans got a spectacular view of the Red Arrows flying over Blackpool as they headed to Southport Air ShowFylde coast fans got a spectacular view of the Red Arrows flying over Blackpool as they headed to Southport Air Show
Fylde coast fans got a spectacular view of the Red Arrows flying over Blackpool as they headed to Southport Air Show

11 spectacular pictures as the Red Arrows take to the skies above Blackpool as they head to Southport Air Show

The world famous Red Arrows paid a flying visit to the Fylde coast this weekend.

The RAF's aerobatic display team used Blackpool Airport as a stopping off point for their scheduled appearance at Southport Air Show yesterday – and they’ll be doing the same today.

It meant fans across the Fylde coast got a fabulous view of the Reds this weekend ahead of their appearance later in the summer at Blackpool Air Show, which runs on Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14.

Take a look at our picture gallery capturing the thrilling flying machines gracing ther skies on Saturday.

And find out how to spot them in Lancashire today here.

Take a look at our picture gallery capturing the thrilling flying machines gracing ther skies on Saturday.