Overcast skies didn't stop the Red Arrows from dazzling a crowd with yesterday's display over Falmouth.

Falmouth Packet:

Taken by Colin Higgs

The team took to the skies over Falmouth Bay with their signature red, white and blue smoke trails which delighted spectators who crowded from Gyllyngvase Beach up to Pendennis Point.

Falmouth Packet:

Taken by Packet Camera Club member Brian Aitkenhead

The event was so popular that many even took to the sea, creating a flotilla of onlookers.

Falmouth Packet:

Taken by Richard Wilcox

But before the action began, members of the Red Arrows team met fans and signed autographs at one of Falmouth's hotels.

Falmouth Packet:

Taken by Packet Camera Club member Rob Pennock

The Royal Duchy Hotel hosted a pre-performance tea where the team enjoyed food and drink on the terrace for the second year in a row.

Falmouth Packet:

Taken by Richard Wilcox

John Allen, Area Director of The Royal Duchy's parent company Brend Hotels, said: “The Red Arrows are a highlight of Falmouth Week and it’s always wonderful to see them here,

Falmouth Packet:

Taken by Packet Camera Club member Kate Allen

“Some of our younger guests were particularly thrilled to be given the chance of meeting members of the team and getting their autographs.”

Falmouth Packet:

Taken by Packet Camera Club member Robert Eddy

Falmouth Packet:

Taken by Packet Camera Club member Jessica Clark

Falmouth Packet:

Taken by Richard Wilcox

Falmouth Packet:

Taken by Packet Camera Club member Daniel Rutter

Falmouth Packet:

Taken by Packet Camera Club member Rob Pennock