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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Croft

Red Arrows to use just seven aircraft until 2030 due to ageing engines

The RAF will fly just seven Red Arrows instead of the usual nine for most displays until 2030, due to ageing engines in the fleet of Hawk T1 aircraft.

The world-famous display team of the Royal Air Force will still fly in a nine aircraft formation for the flypast on the King’s birthday and at the 250th anniversary of America’s Independence Day on 4th July.

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