2 elite parachute display teams will be dropping in – literally – to dazzle the crowds at this year’s Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day later this month.
Back by popular demand – and making it a hat trick – are the Royal Navy Parachute Display Team, proudly sponsored by Wightlink.
These airborne aces will kick off the day at 10:00, soaring above Ryde sands and landing with the kind of precision that makes jaws drop and cameras click.
Event organiser, Ian Dore, has said:
“They’ve become a real crowd favourite, it wouldn’t be Armed Forces Day without them.”
But the excitement doesn’t stop there. In a major coup for the Island, the Royal Air Force Falcons will be making their first-ever appearance over Isle of Wight skies.
Led by Flight Lieutenant Alice Adam-Cairns, this 14-strong team of skydiving superstars is only performing at four Armed Forces Day events across the UK this year.
The Falcons are famous for their heart-stopping stunts and gravity-defying formations. Keep your eyes peeled for their signature moves like the Heart, Criss Cross-Carousel, Snakes & Ducks, and the thrilling Sabre Chase – all performed while plummeting from the sky with pinpoint accuracy.
They’re scheduled to jump at 16:30 with a pre-jump build-up on the beach to get the adrenaline flowing. And once they’ve landed, the fabulous Vintage Trio will take over with a nostalgic soundtrack to close the day on a high note.
Ian added:
“This is another first for the Island and for Isle of Wight Armed Forces Day.
“The RAF Falcons have been on our wish list for a long time. Their display is not just a jump — it’s a high-adrenaline spectacle of advanced canopy handling and aerial choreography.”
With world-class displays, beachside entertainment, and a whole day dedicated to honouring our Armed Forces community, this is one event you won’t want to miss. For full timings and the day’s line-up, visit: www.isleofwightarmedforcesday.co.uk
Looking forward to this great day.