Red Arrows soar over Shrewsbury Steam Rally - watch the video
Steam enthusiasts had an extra reason to smile when they witnessed a flypast by the world famous Red Arrows in Shropshire.
Crowds at the Shrewsbury Steam Rally at Onslow Park were delighted by the sight of the famous planes.
Rob Evans, from 1165sqn Oswestry Air Cadets, who took this picture, said: “Our air cadet squadron from Oswestry took part in the massive Onslow Steam rally near Shrewsbury over the weekend."
YouTube user Will Bufton posted this video of the flypast:
Mr Evans added: “Tasked mainly with crowd safety as the old vehicles and steam engines made their way to and from the show arena, at the end of Sunday some of the cadets were rewarded with a chance to steer some of the gigantic steams engines around oil cans placed in the arena.
“During Sunday itself the Red Arrows performed a wonderful flypast which I just managed to capture nicely.”
The show was hailed as a massive success by organisers.
Organiser Edward Goddard said: “We had an absolute bumper event, we haven’t come to the numbers yet but it has to be a record.
“The weather played a part, it’s been perfect weather and we had a great time, all the exhibitors and visitors enjoyed themselves.
“They all said that they thought there was a great buzz about the place and the atmosphere was so nice and so friendly, they all just had a nice time, that’s what it’s all about.
“People were queueing to get in before the gates opened.
“We had the Red Arrows fly past just after 3pm on Sunday, that was a real attraction, it topped the day off.”
