Red Arrows
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| Team Leader/Red 1 | Sqn Ldr Martin Pert |
|---|---|
| Base | RAF Scampton |
| Lincolnshire | |
| England | |
| Officer Commanding | Wg Cdr Andrew Keith |
| Motto | Éclat (English: Excellence) |
| Founded | RAF Fairford |
| United Kingdom | |
| Nickname(s) | The Reds |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1145316 |
About Red Arrows
The Red Arrows, officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, is the aerobatics display team of the Royal Air Force based at RAF Scampton. The team was formed in late 1964 as an all-RAF team, replacing a number of unofficial teams that had been sponsored by RAF commands.
Red Arrows in 'special measures' after sexual harassment report
...By Jonathan Beale & Alex MossDefence correspondent, BBC NewsThe Red Arrows display team is in " special measures" after a report found predatory behaviour towards women was " widespread and normalised"...
Scampton asylum plan could cost £260m over 3 years
... Staggering waste The plan has been fiercely opposed by the local authority, West Lindsey District Council, which says it will also lose out on a £300m investment to redevelop the base, the former home of the Red Arrows and the World War Two squadron...
Red Arrows: Predatory behaviour widespread and normalised - RAF
...By Jonathan Beale & Jemma CrewDefence CorrespondentAn investigation into a toxic culture in the RAF s Red Arrows display team has found predatory behaviour towards women was " widespread and normalised"...
In Pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla on state visit to France
... French Air Force elite acrobatic flying team Patrouille de France and the RAF Red Arrows performed a fly-past during the ceremony...
King Charles to receive Scottish crown jewels
... Crowds, which are expected to gather on the streets of the Scottish capital, will then see a fly-past by the Red Arrows...
Edinburgh rehearsals held ahead of King Charles visit
... Afterwards there will be a gun salute at Edinburgh Castle and a flypast by the Red Arrows...
Lewis Capaldi struggles to finish Glastonbury set
... After playing Forget Me and Forever (interrupted, unexpectedly, by a fly past from the Red Arrows), the audience started chanting, " Ohhh, Lewis Capaldi" to the tune of the White Stripes Seven Nation Army...
Trooping the Colour: Royals celebrate King Charles's first birthday parade
... Around 70 aircraft from the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force took part - including aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, the C-130 Hercules on its final ceremonial flight, modern Typhoon fighter jets with a red, white and blue finale from the Red Arrows...
Edinburgh rehearsals held ahead of King Charles visit
Rehearsals have been held in Edinburgh in preparation for King Charles being presented with Scotland's crown jewels.
The King will be given the Honours of Scotland during a special ceremony of thanksgiving at St Giles' Cathedral on Wednesday.
An early morning practice procession was held in Edinburgh's Old Town on Monday ahead of The Event .
King Charles is beginning a series of events in Scotland, marking The First Holyrood Week since his coronation.
Each year the monarch traditionally spends a week based at The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, known as Holyrood Week or Royal Week in Scotland.
On Monday, The King will take part in The Ceremony of The Keys on The Palace forecourt where he will be presented with The Keys to The City .
King Charles and Queen Camilla are also expected to visit The Great Tapestry of Scotland, seeing a newly stitched panel dedicated to the couple.
Before The Service at St Giles on Wednesday, there will be both a royal procession and a people's procession along the Royal Mile .
The People 's procession will consist of about 100 people representing different aspects of Scottish life.
The Stone of Destiny will be present at The Ceremony in St Giles' Cathedral, where The King will be presented with the Honours of Scotland.
Afterwards there will be a gun salute at Edinburgh Castle and a flypast by the Red Arrows .
Disruption warningEdinburgh City Council has said those wishing to view The Processions should plan ahead.
Lord lieutenant Robert Aldridge said: " The Eyes of The World will be upon us Once Again as we mark The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla . "
He warned residents to expect disruption across The City , particularly in the Old Town .
" We're working with our partners to manage this as best we can and to keep residents, businesses and visitors updated on The Events , " he added.
" For those who wish to enjoy The Royal and people's processions, I urge you to please plan ahead and keep an eye on our website and Social Media channels for the latest advice and guidance. "
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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