100,000 flock to see Red Arrows and more at Rhyl Air Show

Stunning aerobatic displays combined with a military village were just some of this year’s highlights.

The Fairey Swordish glided into the skies and delighted crowds with its display, the Harvard roared into view followed by cheers from the crowd and the Strikemaster pair performed a number of daring routines which had the crowd on the edge of their seats.

Calidus Autogyro. (Image: Carl Bishop / Rhyl Journal Camera Club)

The Starlings performed on Sunday with a crowd pleasing display and the Calidus Autogyro gave the crowd a big ‘thumbs up’ from the cockpit as it flew over the crowds.

The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight delighted crowds with a patriotic display and the Red Arrows finished the show with a spectacular red, white and blue display. [The Red Arrows finished the show on both days].

The Harvard roars into view (Image: Carl Bishop / Rhyl Journal Camera Club)

Jamie Groves, managing director of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, said: “Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, in partnership with Denbighshire County Council and Rhyl Town Council, is delighted with the turn out for the now ‘UK renowned’ Rhyl Air Show. It’s been 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, Battle of Britain memorial flight and the Strikemaster pair over both days again this year, is was just amazing to see.

The Red Arrows finished the show with a spectacular red, white and blue display. (Image: Rachel Hyland)

"We want to thank everyone for coming to Rhyl and the amazing atmosphere, it was fantastic to see the whole promenade filled with people enjoying the show. We are already looking forward to next year."

Graham Boase, chief executive of Denbighshire Council Council, said: “This major event provides a significant boost to the economy of Rhyl and wider communities each time it’s staged and the event this year was truly amazing.

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"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 was a 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.

"We want to thank everyone who came to enjoy the displays and for the incredible reception across the weekend."

Councillor Jacquie McAlpine, Rhyl Town Mayor, said: “We thoroughly enjoyed this amazing event and want to thank both Denbighshire Leisure Ltd and Denbighshire County Council for a truly first class event. The displays were fantastic and it was great to see so many people on the prom in Rhyl enjoying their bank holiday weekend. This is a fantastic event for Rhyl and brings thousands of people to the area every year."