Thousands flock to action-packed day at airshow

Large crowds gathered on Paignton's seafront to watch the second day of the 2025 English Riviera Airshow.
Displays began at 14:00 BST on Saturday with a variety of aircraft soaring over the thousands who came to Paignton Green.
Organisers said the weather conditions meant changes to some of the schedule's performances, including the Red Devils Army Parachute Display Team's show being called off due to strong winds, but most of the acts did take to the skies.
The RAF Red Arrows topped the bill as they showed off their aerobatic skills with a display that included red, white and blue smoke and a move called the Palm Split.
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Other crews that featured during the second day included the RAF Typhoon Display Team, the Aerosuperbatics Wingwalkers and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
Displays on the third and final day of the airshow are due to start at 12:00 on Sunday.
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