Red Arrows will fly in air show after U-turn

The Red Arrows will return to Eastbourne Airbourne.

The Red Arrows will perform at this year’s Eastbourne Airbourne, despite an earlier announcement that they would not take part.

The famous aerobatic display team will appear on 15 August, the first day of the East Sussex air show, before flying to Canada for a five-week tour.

Previously Eastbourne Borough Council said the Red Arrows would not be performing at this year’s event due to “overseas commitments”.

Margaret Bannister, the council’s lead member for tourism, leisure, accessibility and community safety, said she was “thrilled” the Red Arrows will be back in the skies above Eastbourne.

Eastbourne Borough Council previously said the Red Arrows would not be appearing this year

“This is terrific news. Our heartfelt thanks go to the sensational Red Arrows for all their time and effort in setting up this milestone moment, especially as it is just before they embark on their overseas tour,” she said.

“We can’t wait to celebrate their incredible 60 years, in addition to our own 30th anniversary, and we look forward to sharing more flying news over the coming weeks.”

The RAF Typhoon jet and the Battle of Britain Memorial flight, featuring Lancaster, Hurricane and Spitfire aeroplanes, will also perform at Airbourne this year.

The Red Arrows display team was forced to cancel one of its displays at last year's event due to "continuing technical issues".