Last chance of 2026! Red Arrows flying near Peterborough on Friday en route to final display of the year - exact route and timings
It’ll be your last chance to see the iconic jets for several months
The famous Red Arrows are set to soar through the skies near Peterborough later this week as they prepare for their final display of 2026.
On Friday (October 2) the iconic RAF aerobatic display team will transit from their base at RAF Waddington to RAF Mildenhall ahead of the Duxford Flying Finale event on Saturday (October 3).
The Duxford Flying Finale will mark the end of the Red Arrows 2026 season, with the team having completed dozens of displays between May and October.
During the autumn and winter off-season, the Red Arrows focus on intensive training, aircraft maintenance, and preparing new routines for the upcoming year.
The 2026 season has been a busy one for the team, with a month-long residency in the USA, alongside shows in continental Europe.
Red Arrows route to the Duxford Flying Finale on Friday, October 2
The Arrows are scheduled to depart RAF Waddington at 1.47pm on Friday afternoon, according to Military Airshows.
The will then fly south, reaching Wisbech at 1.56pm, before heading west towards Peterborough.
By 1.58pm, the Arrows will fly directly over Thorney, also being visible to residents in areas such as Whittlesey, Costes and Turves.
Those in eastern parts of Peterborough may also catch a glimpse of the famous red jets.
From Thorney, the aircraft will fly south-east towards Ely, before landing at RAF Mildenhall at 2.05pm.
All timings are subject to change due to weather conditions and other factors.