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

Homepage [Unofficial] May 24, 2026
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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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