PICTURES: Red Arrows stage Doncaster flypast

The world famous Red Arrows have flown over Doncaster this morning.
By The Newsroom
Published 25th Apr 2017, 10:16 BST
Updated 9th May 2017, 18:35 BST
The Red Arrows over Doncaster this morning. (Photo: Tony Critchley).The Red Arrows over Doncaster this morning. (Photo: Tony Critchley).
The Red Arrows over Doncaster this morning. (Photo: Tony Critchley).

The RAF's legendary aerobatic display team swooped over Robin Hood Airport at around 9.15am as part of a practice run ahead of this year's display season.

The distinctive red aircraft were spotted and seen all over Doncaster, with many enthusiasts heading to the airport to watch the flypast while others simply looked on from their gardens or homes.

The aircraft were seen from all over Doncaster. (Photo: Tony Critchley).The aircraft were seen from all over Doncaster. (Photo: Tony Critchley).
The aircraft were seen from all over Doncaster. (Photo: Tony Critchley).
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Flying in formation, the pilots also released their famous smoke trails as they soared in the skies over the town.

The planes took off from RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire for a 40-minute sortie across Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire before returning to base.