posted on Aug, 26 2011 @ 10:55 AM
www.raf.mod.uk...
'In the absence of any critical safety recommendations in the Service Inquiry’s initial report the precautionary suspension of Hawk T1 flying
activity has been lifted and flying operations have been resumed. The Red Arrows aircraft will fly back to RAF Scampton tomorrow (Friday 26 August
2011).
In preparation for the resumption of public displays the Red Arrows will begin flying eight ship formation display practices starting on 30 August
2011. Display flying by the Red Arrows team, in an eight ship formation, will recommence subject to a successful period of consolidation and approval
to display. As part of their display season preparation the Red Arrows practice displays with eight aircraft so that a display can go ahead if a pilot
is unable to fly
**UPDATE**
Due to the current weather conditions the Red Arrows will be unable to return to their home base, RAF Scampton today; Friday 26 Aug 11. Weather
dependant the team will attempt to return the jets to Lincolnshire tomorrow Saturday 27 Aug 11.'
TJ