Two thrill-seekers scaled the Blackpool Tower for a stunning selfie with a Red Arrows display.<br /><br />Wing Commander Adam Collins hung from the landmark’s flagpole 518ft from the ground and saluted his RAF display team as they flew past.<br /><br />Russ Edwards, a rescue and training specialist at Arco Professional Safety Services, oversaw the daredevil snap that was taken during Blackpool's annual air show.<br /><br />Armed with a 360-degree camera on a long fibre pole that was tethered to him, he was able to create the ultimate ‘selfie stick’ to grab the perfect shot.<br /><br />And the results were incredible photos of the moment the planes flew to send plumes of red, white and blue smoke over the sky during their routines.<br /><br />Around 200,000 people attended the two-day event as crowds packed the resorts promenade to see the action as the team thrilled fans with daring displays.<br /><br />Aaron Edgar, head of operations at The Blackpool Tower, said: "It was a great honour to see the Red Arrows once again making a huge impression above our glorious Tower.<br /><br />"It is a moment we will never forget, a special moment for Blackpool and everyone who turned out to witness the skills of this incredibly talented team."
