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Red Arrows flypast shortened because of the weather

A military flypast over Buckingham Palace that had been highly anticipated has been curtailed.

The Red Arrows aerobatic display team and a variety of helicopters will now make up the formation due to poor weather, according to the Ministry of Defence.

After a ceremony at Westminster Abbey, the King and Queen were to be crowned, and a fly-past was organised to commemorate the occasion.

The royal couple was anticipated to view the flypast from the Buckingham Palace balcony.

The display over The Mall and Buckingham Palace was originally meant to last for six minutes, but the scaled-down version will last for less than half of that time.

Now, the MoD say it would last for two minutes and 30 seconds.

More than 60 aircraft from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force had been due to take part.

There had been fears all week that the display could be cancelled completely due to poor weather.

SEE SWNS SWNAredarrows --- RAF Red Arrows take off from RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire and transit to Croatia where they will continue their pre-season training. The almost guaranteed weather in Croatia allows for the team to fly multiple sorties a day; honing their skills and manoeuvres in preparation for the 2023 display season begins. Officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows showcase the excellence of the RAF and represent the United Kingdom both at home and overseas. The team consists of 11 pilots, nine of whom fly in the display, and more than 100 support personnel and technicians. Each of the pilots has previous fast-jet, operational experience flying the Tornado, Typhoon or Harrier, enabling the RAF to secure the skies and protect the nation and its interests, 365-days a year. The team is based at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire. Photo taken by Cpl Phil Dye. 14/04/2023 --------ends-------- For more information contact Mr Andy Morton, PR Manager Red Arrows. andrew.morton103@mod.gov.uk +447736323627
RAF Red Arrows take off from RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire(Picture: Cpl Phil Dye/MOD/SWNS)
Crowds wearing rain ponchos in the grandstand opposite Buckingham Palace ahead of the coronation ceremony of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. Picture date: Saturday May 6, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story ROYAL Coronation. Photo credit should read: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Crowds wearing rain ponchos in the grandstand opposite Buckingham Palace(Picture: PA)
Mandatory Credit: Photo by Maureen McLean/Shutterstock (13902171h) Residents in Windsor watching the live screening of the Coronation of the King and Queen on big screens on the Long Walk with the backdrop of Windsor Castle. Umbrellas and wet weather gear were a must have on this rainy day in Windsor Windsor, Coronation Day, Live Screening, The Long Walk, Windsor, Berkshire, UK - 06 May 2023
Soggy scenes in Windsor for the coronation(Picture: Maureen McLean/Shutterstock)

Royal fans got soggy throughout the day as they awaited a glimpse of the Coronation procession.

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Those who camped were left drenched in a series of showers.

The Queen’s own Coronation, 70 years ago on 2 June 1953, was hit by cool temperatures and torrential rain, with crowds huddled under umbrellas and raincoats, in scenes much like today.

And her Golden Jubilee was also hit with heavy rain, with the flotilla almost a washout – though as one would expect, the Queen carried on regardless.

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