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"path": "/2026/05/24/red-arrows-seven-jet-formation/",
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"site": "https://theaviationist.com",
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"Airshows",
"Military Aviation",
"air display",
"airshows",
"Hawk T1",
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"textContent": "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 […]",
"title": "Ageing Hawk T1s Force Red Arrows Down to Seven Jet Formation for Most Displays"
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