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Evening Standard
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Nick Lester

RAF flying aces paint the sky red, white and blue for America’s 250th birthday

The Red Arrows used vapour trails to create an American flag (Seth Wenig/AP) - (AP)

The RAF’s Red Arrows have taken part in stateside celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of America’s independence from Britain, which also drew royal congratulations.

The world-famous aerobatic team flew in precise formation above New York harbour – leaving behind them red, white and blue vapour trails in the shape of the US flag.

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