Ageing Hawk T1s Force Red Arrows Down to Seven Jet Formation for Most Displays

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT), or the Red Arrows, will downsize from nine jets to seven jets for most displays until at least 2030 in a conscious effort to conserve spares and flight hours for their Hawk T1 aircraft. The traditionally nine aircraft team, which has been maintained almost continuously since 1966, will […]