Red Arrows to fly over Greater Manchester this Sunday

They will be carrying out a special flypast at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital at 5.15pm, subject to weather and other factors.

The elite flying team will be travelling through the area on the way back to their base at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust announced the flyby on Facebook, describing the event as a “real treat”.

The trust said: “We’re delighted that they’ve chosen to support us and help create a memorable moment for all the children receiving care with us in hospital, their families, and the dedicated staff who support them every day.

“Come and join us at the Children’s Hospital Garden on the Boulevard to see this spectacular sight.”

An exact flight path and timings have not been confirmed, but plane enthusiasts online have speculated that the route will take them through other parts of Greater Manchester, including Westhoughton, Altrincham, and Greenfield in Saddleworth.

The Red Arrows will be travelling from the annual Southport Air Show, which they are taking part in on Saturday and Sunday.

Described as one of the “world’s premier aerobatic display teams”, the Red Arrows act as “ambassadors for the Royal Air Force, helping to promote the force at home and abroad.

Flying Hawk fast-jets, the team is made up of pilots and engineers with frontline and operational experience in the RAF.

The Red Arrows have been contacted for comment.