Footage from the Red Arrows over Scampton this week give a First Look at The Red Arrows 2014... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link
The Sun on Sunday reported that the RAF is 'blowing' £6m on a runway for
the Red Arrows at the same time thousands of soldiers are being axed.
In response the MoD said: "As stated to Parliament in Jun 12, the RAF
had planned to relocate two major units, namely the Air Surveillance and
Control System, responsible for the policing of UK airspace, and the
RAF Aerobatic Team from Scampton to Waddington. However,...More information »
RAF Scampton is to remain the base for the Red Arrows and the RAF's Air Surveillance and Control System until at least the end of the decade. Armed Forces Minister Nick Harvey said: "On cost and capability grounds, the ASACS infrastructure should remain at RAF Scampton. Additionally, the most effective way of operating the RAF Aerobatic Team without impacting on other flying is to stay at RAF Scampton...More information »
The MoD have confirmed that a Red Arrows pilot was killed yesterday in a ground incident when they were ejected from their aircraft. Gp Capt Simon Blake, Commandant of the RAF's Central Flying School at Scampton said: "It is with great regret that I can confirm there has been a ground incident involving one of the RAF Aerobatic Team's Hawk aircraft that has resulted in the death of the pilot. Our thoughts and prayers...See full details
