Come for the fuel, stay for the view: Red Arrows enjoy stunning airport backdrop in Greenland
On their journey to Canada, the Red Arrows have been greeted by stunning views at the Narsarsuaq airport in Greenland.
The RAF Aerobatic Team are travelling to Canada to begin their tour as part of celebrations to mark the Royal Canadian Air Force’s centennial.
They had the good fortune of stopping in stunning Narsarsuaq for rest, aircraft maintenance and refuelling.
The Red Arrows said on X, alongside some captivating shots of the scenary: "One of the world's most stunning airport backdrops?
"Great images of the Red Arrows landing at Narsarsuaq in Greenland on the transit to Canada today – complete with icebergs in the waters around the runway!"
Following an invitation from the Royal Canadian Air Force, the Red Arrows five-week Maple Hawk tour will see the team display at several locations across Canada.
This will include the Air Show Atlantic in Nova Scotia and the Canadian International Air Show in Toronto as well as carrying out flypasts.
The tour of Canada also coincides with the RAF team's 60th anniversary celebrations.
Diamond year
Their 60th Diamond year has marked the return of the nine-ship formation allowing them to fly the famous Diamond Nine formation, which has already been wowing airshow crowds across the UK this summer.
The Red Arrows took off in 1964, blending previous RAF teams into one. Their first public show at Little Rissington in May 1965 kicked off their inaugural display season.
Since then, they have wowed audiences with nearly 5,000 performances in 57 countries.
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