Hundreds of thrill-seeking spectators bearing step ladders and binoculars turned out to watch the Red Arrows.

The famous display pilots wowed crowds gathered at Norwich Airport - who came prepared to get the most out of the fly-by.

Norwich Evening News: Spectators watch as the Red Arrows land at Norwich Airport. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYSpectators watch as the Red Arrows land at Norwich Airport. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant 2021)

Onlookers young and old - and four-legged too - battled the fog to watch the aerobatic squadron take off today.

Tracey Clarke and her spaniel Buddy were in the crowd.

Norwich Evening News: Tracey Clarke's dog is ready to watch the Red Arrows as they take-off from Norwich this afternoon.Tracey Clarke's dog is ready to watch the Red Arrows as they take-off from Norwich this afternoon. (Image: Sophie Skyring)

The pair had travelled from Sprowston with a mission: "My mum is bed-bound and is a massive fan of the Red Arrows, she absolutely loves them.

"But she hasn't been able to see them in a decade so I've come down to get some footage to show her."

People who gathered around the airport were lucky enough to see the squadron twice, as the pilots made a stop before and after a visit to Clacton Air Show.

Norwich Evening News: Andy Browse and his children, Ruby, eight, and James, five, watch as the Red Arrows arrive at Norwich Airport. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYAndy Browse and his children, Ruby, eight, and James, five, watch as the Red Arrows arrive at Norwich Airport. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant 2021)

The planes first arrived on Thursday morning at around 9am, before departing just before noon.

They then returned in the afternoon.

Among the younger members of the crowd was Connor Ward, who got onlookers laughing with his reaction: "Core, that was loud!"

Norwich Evening News: Connor Ward sharing his views on the Red Arrows.Connor Ward sharing his views on the Red Arrows. (Image: Archant)

He added: "I've seen the Red Arrows before, they're pretty good. We come every time because we love seeing the tricks - the fly-bys and when they split out of formation."

Elsewhere in the crowd was Emily Evans who is in her 70's.

The Georgia native, now living in Booton near Reepham, loves aeroplanes and has been lucky enough to see flight teams all over the globe.

Despite the windy and wet weather, she insisted it was worth it: "It's always fantastic to see them."

And Lisa Culling from Norwich came dressed for the occasion.

Norwich Evening News: Lisa Culling proudly sporting her Red Arrows t-shirt.Lisa Culling proudly sporting her Red Arrows t-shirt. (Image: Sophie Skyring)

A huge fan of the team, she arrived early sporting a Red Arrows t-shirt to get one of the best spots of the day.

She said: "Watching them makes me proud to be British. There's such a sense of comradery among the fans before they take off."

Norwich Evening News: The pilot in Red Arrow number one at Norwich Airport. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYThe pilot in Red Arrow number one at Norwich Airport. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Archant 2021)

The Pigott family also came equipped with a step ladder to gain the best view and an inflatable plane to show their support.

Norwich Evening News: The Pigott Family from SprowstonThe Pigott Family from Sprowston (Image: Archant)

Norwich Evening News: Fans waving on the squad as they leave NorwichFans waving on the squad as they leave Norwich (Image: Archant)