VE Day flypast route over Romford and east London revealed

A military aircraft flypast is planned to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day on May 5 <i>(Image: Mark Brennan on Unsplash)</i>
A military aircraft flypast is planned to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day on May 5 (Image: Mark Brennan on Unsplash)
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A large formation of military aircraft are set to fly over parts of Romford and east London for VE Day celebrations.

A flypast made up of current and historical RAF planes, including the Red Arrows, will soar past Buckingham Palace on May 5 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Its approximate route to the palace has been revealed on the Military Airshows website, covering parts of East Anglia, Essex, and London.

The aircraft will fly over Chelmsford before passing over the top of Romford and Chadwell Heath, between 1.25pm and 2.10pm, at up to 2,500ft.

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This means if you live in Havering-atte-Bower, Collier Row, or Harold Hill you have a good chance of seeing the planes fly over your street.

The flypast route then heads over Ilford, Barking and East Ham, before heading into central London.

Between 1.45pm and 2.25pm, the aircraft will disperse over Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.

The specific aircraft taking part in the flypast have not been revealed yet, nor has the route for the Red Arrows.

Military Airshows adds a disclaimer that the routes are only approximate, and that the flypast could be cancelled if there is poor weather.

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