The iconic Red Arrows will fly over Dorset as they take to the skies today (Friday, August 27).

Pilots from the RAF display team will fly from Norwich, after performing on Clacton Seafront as part of an event.

According to Military Airshows, the world-famous Red Arrows will depart Norwich at 3.35pm and fly over Eastern England, Bedfordshire and towards Wiltshire in under 30 minutes.

At 4pm, the jets will reach Malmesbury in Wiltshire and head south towards Dorset. 

Dorset Echo: The flight path over Dorset on Friday (August 27)The flight path over Dorset on Friday (August 27)

At approximately 4.04pm, the jets will continue to travel south and will be near Gillingham in North Dorset, with residents in Henstridge, Stalbridge possibly being able to spot the iconic aircraft.

At 4.07pm, the group will be north of Sturminster Newton and travel in a southwestern direction over rural Dorset. The areas of Bishop's Caundle, Longburton, Yetminister, South Perrott and Mosterton could get a glimpse of the iconic Red Arrows during this time.

The Red Arrows will head towards Exeter to land and prepare for their display over Sidmouth on Friday night as the headline act for Sidmouth Air Show.

On a clear day, you may be able to see the jets as they fly over the county.

The RAF team's schedule is as follows:

1. Norwich 3.35pm

2. East of Hockering 3.37pm

3. West of Hillborough 3.39pm

4. Northwest of Littleport 3.42pm 

5. North of Willingham 3.44pm

6. Northeast of Bedford 3.47pm

7. Southeast of Blisworth 3.50pm

8. North of Salperton 3.57pm

9. Northeast of Malmesbury 4pm

10. East of Faulkland 4.04pm

11. Vicinity of Sturminster Newton 4.07pm

12. Exeter 4.15pm

If you don't manage to see them, you will be able to see them in Dorset again soon. 

The Red Arrows will appear at this year's Bournemouth Air Festival, which will be held next week.

  • Did you see the Red Arrows? Did you get any photos or video? I would love to see it! Email me at michael.taylor@newsquest.co.uk