An impressive cavalcade of military aeronautics is poised to grace the Norfolk firmament as part of the nation's solemn commemoration of VE Day.
Victory in Europe Day, which signifies the cessation of the Second World War hostilities in May 1945, will reach its 80th anniversary in 2025—a juncture of profound historical resonance. In honour of this epochal event, a constellation of festivities has been orchestrated across the country, with one of the crown jewels being a majestic flypast of military aircraft soaring above Buckingham Palace.
En route to the capital’s venerable skyline, the fleet of aircraft shall be visible sweeping over Gorleston, Mulbarton, Long Stratton, and Harleston, anticipated around 11:45 am, cutting through the ether at an elevation nearing 10,000 feet. Thereafter, their celestial voyage will thread through the Suffolk countryside, casting fleeting shadows over Ipswich.
This airborne procession shall comprise a mesmerising mixture of contemporary and venerable warbirds, with the illustrious Red Arrows lending their iconic crimson trails to the occasion.
A fortunate few may catch a foretaste of the spectacle, as rehearsals are etched into the calendar for April 28 and 29, offering a preview of the aerial choreography. If fate smiles favourably, the grand formation shall coalesce above the frothy reaches of the North Sea adjacent to East Anglia, initiating its ceremonious advance inland at approximately 11:45 am.
Upon entering Norfolk’s embrace, the formation will glide towards the storied bastion of RAF Marham near King’s Lynn, heralding a sight both stirring and unforgettable for those fortunate enough to look skyward.
