Plane spotters were in seventh heaven when the famous Red Arrows made a flying v the Granite City yesterday.
Camera shutter clicked as the avid aviation fans took their photos of the iconic RAF flying team.
Crowds excitedly awaited the arrival of the aircraft before the first three flew in at 3pm.
Those who missed the initial group’s entrance only had to wait another three minutes for the next trio’s touchdown.
They arrived with suitably military precision another three minutes later, with a lone final plane interrupting the pattern of timings with its arrival four minutes later at 3:10pm.
The planes all taxied round to a closer stretch of tarmac allowing the spotters to see them together in their full glory.
A few minutes later, they advanced again, this time to the waiting Red Arrows truck which sported photos of the group on either side.
The display team were established in 1964 and have subsequently wowed spectators all around the world.
The Red Arrows planes are BAE Systems T1 Hawks which, at full speed, can travel at a blistering 634mph.
They are based in Lincolnshire, but spend little time there, given their myriad commitments at events all over the world.
The ensemble arrives in Aberdeen ahead of an appearance at the Festival of Heroes in Arbroath today.
One of those revelling in the display was fervent plane spotter Jamie Simpson.
He said: “It was really good to see them before they head back down south.
“There should definitely be air shows in Scotland again; they should be brought back.”
Infrastructure convener at Aberdeen City Council, Neil Cooney, said the landing was a “welcome sight”.
He added: “Everyone loves the Red Arrows and, of course, we are delighted to see them come to Aberdeen.
“They add a touch of colour and light to any event in which they are involved and I think the public are always very proud of their amazing precision flying skills.”
