Ageing Hawk T1s Force Red Arrows Down to Seven Jet Formation for Most Displays
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May 24, 2026
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 […]
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