Portsmouth Armed Forces Day 2024: Where you can see the majestic Red Arrows today with timings

If you are a fan of the Red Arrows and live near Portsmouth, you might be able to get a glimpse of the fantastic team today. The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team will be heading to Southsea for a full display for Portsmouth Armed Forces Day today (June 8).

The display will commence at approximately 3:20pm and it will consist of synchronised, formation aerobatics, followed by a more dynamic second half. Once the Red Arrows have finished the display in Southsea, they will be flying back to a base in Bournemouth. This means that some areas in Hampshire will be able to see the majestic aerobatic team during the display and on the team’s return.

The Red Arrows display today will be the team’s second appearance in Hampshire in less than a week as they completed a flypast for the Southsea Common’s D-Day 80 event which was held on June 5. The flypast concluded the morning event which welcomed the King, Queen, Prince of Wales and politicians including Kier Starmer, David Cameron and Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. Today’s display will be much longer and will consist of impressive and complex manoeuvres which are sure to wow onlookers.

Here is where and when you will be able to see the Red Arrows today:

Portsmouth Display - 3:30pm

Vicinity of Bembridge - 3:52pm

South West of Selsey Hill - 3:54pm

North West of Chilgrove - 3:57pm

East of Clanfield - 3:58pm

North East of Southwick - 3:59pm

Lee-on-the-Solent - 4pm

North East of Cowes - 4:01pm

North East of Thorney Hill - 4:04pm

Bournemouth - 4:05pm

Times and routes may vary due to weather conditions and other requirements.

The main display at Portsmouth Armed Forces Day will round off the day, which will start at 10am until 4pm. The event will welcome a range of things for the family to get involved in including a climbing wall, laser tag, a funfair as well as military vehicles, parades and live music performances. The free event is being held on Southsea Common and the day will also feature a parachute jump.

For more information about Portsmouth Armed Forces Day, click here.