Red Arrows

Royal Air Force Hawk T2 advanced jet trainer

RAF grounds Hawk T2 & T1 adding pressure to an already strained training system

Royal Air Force (RAF)

24 Sep 2026

On Friday 22 May 2026, the Red Arrows transited into Crete ahead of a weekend of events featuring a flypast over the Commonwealth memorial cemetary and the first public display of the season. A THRILLING new display is being perfected and polished by the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team. The Red Arrows are in Greece, making full use of more settled weather to add finishing touches to a show that will be seen by millions this summer. The pre-season preparations overseas are called Exercise Springhawk and

UK launches search for new RAF Hawk trainer and Red Arrows aircraft

Royal Air Force

10 Aug 2026