News Release (12/08/10)
Aerobatic team touch down en route to Balloon Fiesta
Bristol Airport will play host to the Red Arrows this weekend (Sunday 15 August) as the renowned RAF aerobatic team touch down at the airport in readiness for a display at the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta on Sunday. The Arrows’ ten Hawk aircraft will call in at Bristol Airport en route, making an unusual addition to the passenger aircraft more commonly seen at the airport.
Expected at 14.16 on Sunday, The Red Arrows usually land using one of four potential formations, known as ‘breaks’, including a low level overflight prior to landing. They will then take off at 16.16 on Sunday to carry out the Balloon Fiesta display, returning to the airport before departing later that evening.
Jacqui Mills, Public Relations Manager, Bristol Airport, said:
“Bristol Airport is proud to welcome the Red Arrows Team to Bristol Airport for the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.”
“This world-famous display team is such an iconic symbol of the UK and the Royal Air Force. Their work for charity and tourist events in the UK still creates millions of pounds in the economies where major events and air shows are hosted.”
“It will be a thrill for staff and local aviation enthusiasts to see the Red Arrows in action here at Bristol Airport and we look forward to welcoming them.”