World Famous Bradninch

Red Barrows

Sqn Code: R-BR

Elite display squadron. Precision formation flying through rings of fire, smoke trails and death-defying low passes at airshows across the South West.

Scrambling from our base at Bradninch, Devon — cleared for displays at Fairford, the Devon Show, Somerset Armed Forces Day and beyond. All crew standing by.

Red Barrows summer show salute
Next Display Mission
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2026 Dates

Confirmed display missions for the 2026 season. All crew on standby. Locations and timings subject to operational clearance.

DATE LOCATION EVENT NOTES
21–23/05 Westpoint Arena Devon Show Date TBC
21/06 Darts Farm Estuary League of Friends (Topsham) Classic car and bike show
04/07 Vivary Park, Taunton Somerset Armed Forces Day Audience of 30,000
18/07 Secret Performance Secret Performance
05/09 Near Paignton Marldon Apple Pie Fair Confirmed

The Team

Brave men and women of extraordinary courage, defending the good people of Devon from the perils of boredom since time immemorial. Armed with nothing but red wheelbarrows, flight suits and an unwavering sense of duty, these fearless souls take to the field so that others may be entertained.

Pilots

Thirteen of the finest pilots ever to grip a barrow. Hand-picked for nerves of steel, unwavering formation discipline and an absolute refusal to take themselves seriously.

Biffa
Pilot — Red Flight Suit
Biggin
Pilot — Red Flight Suit
Caveman
Pilot — Red Flight Suit
Cyclone
Pilot — Red Flight Suit
Digger
Pilot — Red Flight Suit
Dragonfly
Pilot — Red Flight Suit
Duckman
Pilot — Red Flight Suit
Greenfly
Pilot — Red Flight Suit
Jumbo
Pilot — Red Flight Suit
Maverick
Pilot — Red Flight Suit
Niceman
Pilot — Red Flight Suit
Plastic Chicken
Pilot — Red Flight Suit
Rubber Ducky
Pilot — Red Flight Suit

Auntie

The voice of the Red Barrows — rallying the crowds, commanding the airwaves and bringing our gallant squadron to the adoring public.

Auntie
Support Crew

Ground Crew

The unsung heroes who keep the barrows rolling and the smoke canisters primed. Without their tireless service behind the scenes, not a single wheel would turn.

Airfix
Ground Crew
Lumpy Jumper
Ground Crew
Screwfix
Ground Crew