Thousands set for Red Arrows display

The Red Arrows flying in formation in the shape of an arrow head photographed from below. Three on the left have red smoke pouring from their tails, the middle three have white smoke and the three on the right have blue smoke. The sky is a pale cloudy blue.Image source, EPA/Shutterstock
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The Red Arrows are due to fly across Falmouth Bay at 18:15 to start the display

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Thousands of are readying themselves for the RAF Red Arrows display in Falmouth Bay in Cornwall.

Organisers said the aerial acrobatic display team was set to begin its display at 18:15 BST to mark Falmouth Week.

Earlier residents and visitors alike began to line vantage points along Falmouth's seafront including Pendennis Point, Cliff Road and Castle, Gyllyngvase and Swanpool beaches while boat owners took to the water.

The Red Arrows have exhibited a diamond nine shape and a combination of close formations, flypasts and precision flying since 1965.

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