The Red Arrows, British Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team touched down for the first time in China on October 22, ahead of their first ever air display in the country.

The Red Arrows, British Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team touched down at Zhuhai Jinwan International Airport for the first time in China on October 22.

The Red Arrows will take to the skies at Airshow China 2016 in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province from November 1 to 6, as part of a 60-day 2016 Asia-Pacific and Middle East world tour.

The Red Arrows were welcomed to China after arriving at Zhuhai on October 22. Photo by The Red Arrows

Ten of all twelve jets from the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team will perform 9 displays in 6 days airshow, promoting the best of British.

The team is renowned for excellence - its impressive displays and world-leading skills represent the best of British innovation.

The team, which is based in RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire, will also visit schools and universities during their trip, in a bid to inspire the next generation of pilots and engineers.