All eyes turned skyward this morning at the Venetian harbor of Chania. The RAF (Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team) aircraft, the aerobatic squadron of the Royal British Air Force, “tore through” the Chania sky, tracing the colors of the British flag – white, red, blue – with their daring aerial maneuvers.
Chania: Red Arrows paint the sky with British flag colors
The RAF air display, watched by hundreds of locals and visitors gathered at Chania’s Venetian harbor, took place as part of the 85th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Crete, whose events reach their climax today.
The spectacular display was witnessed by citizens and local authorities, as well as Her Royal Highness Princess Anne, who has been in Chania since yesterday for the anniversary celebration, accompanied by her husband Sir Tim Laurence. It’s also worth noting that the government was represented by Deputy Defense Minister Thanasis Davakis and Deputy Minister of Migration and Asylum Sevi Voloudaki.
Official ceremony and parade of traditional associations at Venetian harbor
Today’s anniversary events began with the official service at Chania Cathedral, followed by delegations from traditional associations of the Municipality of Chania parading at Chania harbor, starting from Talo Square and ending at Neorio Moro. The Mayor of Chania, Panagiotis Simandirakis, also attended today’s events.
