THE BEST YET….that was the verdict on this year’s magnificent Teignmouth Air Show. 

Thousands of spectators packed the streets of the seaside resort to watch the iconic masters of the air, the RAF Red Arrows who headlined the displays.

There were thrills and spills across the skies from a host of aircraft creating airborne magic.

Teignmouth Airshow 2023
(Steve Pope / MDA)
Grand old lady of the skies - the steady roar of four Merlin engines as the Avro Lancaster flies overhead.
Grand old lady of the skies - the steady roar of four Merlin engines as the Avro Lancaster flies overhead. (Steve Pope / MDA)

Highlight of the afternoon was the iconic Red Arrows whose display was described as one of their ‘finest’ displays.

The pilots thanked the Teignmouth crowds for the ‘brilliant reception’ they received. 

Also providing aerobatic entertainment were the historic Lancaster bomber and the Typhoon fighter jet. 

Joining the line-up were the Starlings, Richard Goodwin Pitts Special and the Aerosuperbatics WingWalkers.

Kick the tyres and light the fires - the RAF’s Typhoon goes to full reheat above Teignmouth.
Kick the tyres and light the fires - the RAF’s Typhoon goes to full reheat above Teignmouth. (Steve Pope / MDA)
Meet and greet with the Red Arrows ‘ Red 10 Sqd Ldr Graeme Muscat and Circus 10 Cpl Phil Dye.
Meet and greet with the Red Arrows ‘ Red 10 Sqd Ldr Graeme Muscat and Circus 10 Cpl Phil Dye. (Steve Pope / MDA)

Organisers were blessed with fine weather for the day.

Visitors came from as far afield as the Midlands to enjoy the packed programme.

As well as the air displays, on the ground there was live music and entertainment.

Teignmouth Airshow 2023
(Steve Pope / MDA)
Teignmouth Airshow 2023
(Steve Pope / MDA)

► Photos by Steve Pope.