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Red Arrows to fly as a 7 ship for the 2026 season

Started by Jimi182, May 07, 2026, 14:09

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JasonT1981

Looks like I will still see them 5 times this year despite them missing RIAT.


angry turnip

Old Engines ??? 

The BAE Hawk T1 has a slightly modifed RR Adour engine which gave better performance for aerobatic manoeuvres over the standard engine, or at least I think I read that somewhere,yonks ago.

The more modern versions use the  Rolls-Royce Turbomeca Adour Mk. 951 turbofan, I would have thought the remaining  Reds aircraft could be upgraded.

Sky News maybe talking out of their Daily Mail, if you get my drift. ;)

angry turnip

It appears to be a bit more than engine spares, it's a shortage of airframes which makes a bit more sense.
I believe there are some Hawk T1's in storage at or near RAF Shawbury in the midlands.

More here from BBC News website...   https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj9p8rvl0d0o