Red Arrows for Falmouth Week 2010 (From Boating Cornwall)

Red Arrows for Falmouth Week 2010

11:46am Tuesday 9th March 2010 in

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The RAF’s Red Arrows have confirmed that they will be taking to the skies during Henri-Lloyd Falmouth Week 2010 for the second year running, thanks to Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC).

Performing for the first time last year, the Red Arrows proved extremely popular, with thousands of people flocking to the town to watch the 25 minute display. This year the team are provisionally set to perform on Wednesday, August 11, midway through Henri-Lloyd Falmouth Week.

The event will attract several thousand people to Falmouth, all keen to watch the world famous aerial display. FHC Chairman, David Ellis said: “We feel very strongly about working in and with the community and believe that by sponsoring the Red Arrows we really bring something special to Falmouth during Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week.

“Of course, there was no guarantee that they would have time in their schedule to fly again this year, so we’ve been keeping our fingers crossed for quite a while. I was absolutely delighted when we got the confirmation through. Now we can start planning logistics to make sure as many people as possible can enjoy this free event.”

The Red Arrows are renowned throughout the world as ambassadors for both the Royal Air Force and the United Kingdom. 2010 is the 46th display season for the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team. Since the Team was formed in 1965, they have performed more than 4000 displays in 53 different countries.

Henri-Lloyd Falmouth Week 2010 takes place from August 7 to 14 and is expected to be even bigger and better than last year.

Samantha Groom, chair of Falmouth Week Shoreside Working Group, said: “Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week 2010 is going to be even better than 2009. Starting with Falmouth Classics on the 7th, the week will include the established racing programme, a fantastic line up of shoreside entertainment, the spectacular classic yacht regatta Pendennis Cup, and the British Life Saving Sport Championships on Gyllyngvase Beach.

“To be able to also include the Red Arrows again is such good news for Falmouth, last year their display attracted a huge number of visitors, it is a fantastic addition to the week and we are very grateful for Falmouth Harbour Commissioners’ support.”

Steve Nicholls, chairman of the Port of Falmouth Sailing Association said: “It’s great that FHC have once again been able to support Falmouth Week in this way. The Red Arrows are a fantastic addition to what is already an action-packed week, and this year I‘ll be keeping my fingers crossed for clear skies and fine weather.”

Henri-Lloyd Falmouth Week has developed into the largest regatta in the South West, rivalled only by Cowes Week. It boasts a racing schedule to challenge the most competitive sailors, yet retains a ‘fun and friendly’ feel which also attracts families and the less experienced.

Richard Gates, Falmouth Town Manager said: “The announcement of the Red Arrows returning for a second year is fantastic news for the town.”