The RAF’s iconic Red Arrows will be bringing their spectacular display to the skies above Falmouth for the third consecutive year thanks to sponsorship from FHC.
They are set to perform on Wednesday, August 10 at 1815 as one of the highlights of Henri Lloyd Falmouth Week. It is hoped the full display will include some of the Red Arrow’s signature formations including the Heart, Arrow and Concorde.
Last year 25,000 people flocked to the town to watch the world-famous aerial display – although it is thought thousands more viewed from other vantage points around the Carrick Roads – bringing significant economic benefits to the area.
FHC is inviting local children to design a colourful poster promoting the event to be displayed in the window of FHC’s offices in Falmouth. The winning pupil, and their family, will get the chance to watch the Red Arrows display from a VIP area, as well as the opportunity to meet Red Arrows pilot Red 10 (weather permitting).
The competition will be open to all primary school pupils in Falmouth and the surrounding areas. Entries should be sent to: Red Arrows Competition, Falmouth Harbour Commissioners, 44 Arwenack Street, Falmouth, TR11 3JQ by Friday, July 22.
Mark Sansom, Falmouth Harbour Master and Chief Executive of FHC, said: “We are all counting down the days to the Red Arrows display, and look forward to welcoming them back to Falmouth.
“We think this is the ideal opportunity for children to get involved in this special event, which is one of the biggest in Falmouth’s calendar. I’m looking forward to lots of colourful entries landing on my desk and brightening up the FHC office.
“FHC is committed to working closely with the community to make the most of this exciting opportunity, and we hope that involving local schools will promote the event and help form positive relationships for the future.
“The competition gives children the chance to learn a little more about our role within the harbour and sea safety, whilst getting involved in the build-up to the Red Arrows.”
As well as sponsoring the Red Arrows, FHC plays a major role in ensuring sailors and teams competing in events over the week long festival remain safe, both whilst out at sea and when moored within the harbour.
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