Red Arrows to fly directly over Peterborough on Friday afternoon - exact route and timings

Those in Peterborough will get a great view of the iconic jets

The famous Red Arrows will soar directly over Peterborough this afternoon (Friday, May 29) as they fly from Lincolnshire to the south west.

It’s a busy weekend for the iconic RAF aerobatic display team, with displays in Devon and Warwickshire.

This afternoon the team will depart their base at RAF Waddington and head south towards Devon.

The famous Red Arrows will soar directly over Peterborough this afternoon (Friday, May 29)placeholder image
The famous Red Arrows will soar directly over Peterborough this afternoon (Friday, May 29)

Their route will take them directly over Peterborough, providing residents with a rare opportunity to see the world-famous red jets flying over the city.

During the summer of 2026, the Red Arrows will perform at dozens of air shows across the UK, as well as a month-long stint in the USA,

Exact route for Red Arrows over Peterborough on Friday, May 29

The Red Arrows will depart RAF Waddington at 1.48pm, according to Military Airshows.

They will then head south towards Cambridgeshire, passing over Spalding and then onto Peterborough.

Residents in Peterborough should be able to see the red jets flying over the city between 1.56pm and 2.04pm.

After passing over Peterborough, the team will cross the A1 into Northamptonshire, before continuing south west.

They are scheduled to land at Exeter Airport at 2.30pm.

All timings are subject to change due to weather and other factors.

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