The clock is ticking down to Rhyl Air Show 2023.

The free two-day major crowd-puller, hosted by Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, Rhyl Town Council and Denbighshire County Council, takes place on August, Saturday 26 and August, Sunday 27.

This year the show will feature a range of military and civil aircraft including the Red Arrows, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Strikemaster pair and Calidus Autogyro will soar across the skies over both days.

The ground display includes a Military Village on the Events Arena.

On the promenade there will be stalls, attractions and food concessions. These will span all the way to Rhyl Pavilion.

Visitors can continue the fun on the 1891 Terrace with a free aftershow party starting at 5.30pm.

Important safety messages, travel suggestions and parking help is available on the official Rhyl Air Show webpage denbighshireleisure.co.uk/RhylAirShow.

Free ‘lost child’ wristbands are being offered to help reunite families if they get separated.

Jamie Groves, managing director of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, said: “It’s going to be an amazing show again this year, with the Rhyl Air show now being considered one of the most spectacular events across the North Wales coast. Rhyl Town Centre and Events Arena are always buzzing with excitement, and to have both the Red Arrows over both days again this year, is just amazing.

"We can’t wait to welcome visitors and locals to Rhyl and the Denbighshire coast to enjoy this award winning show.”

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Graham Boase, Denbighshire’s Chief Executive, said: “This major event provides a significant boost to the economy of Rhyl and wider communities each time it’s staged and the line up for this year is truly amazing. Denbighshire Leisure Ltd has a strong track record of hosting such prestigious events and we are delighted to be working in partnership with them to deliver what will be major crowd-puller in the events calendar.

"It’s popularity has grown over the years and the Air Show is rightly renowned across the whole of the UK as being one of the leading events of its kind. Visitors to the Air Show will not be disappointed”.

Rhyl Town Council Town Clerk said: “Rhyl Town Council has a long standing partnership supporting the town’s spectacular air show. This free first-class renowned event and the superb aerial line up and attractions announced that will be on display this year will be sure to thrill the large crowds of residents and visitors it attracts. Rhyl will also gain from drawing in a vast number of tourists who can experience the regeneration attractions the town has to offer and provide important growth in our tourism economy."

Full line-up below:

Saturday, August 26 Display Times*

The Fairey Swordfish 2pm

Harvard 2.30pm

BBMF (Lancaster/Hurricane/Spitfire) 3pm

Calidus Autogyro 3.30pm

Strikemaster Pair 4pm

Red Arrows 4.30pm

Sunday, August 27 Display Times*

Strikemaster Pair 2pm

The Starlings 2.30pm

BBMF (Lancaster/Hurricane/Spitfire) 3pm

Harvard 3.35pm

Calidus Autogyro 4pm

Red Arrows 4.30pm

 *Display times are approximate and can be subject to change.