Olympic sprinter races Red Arrows jet for ITV science show

olympicA British Olympic sprinter raced a Red Arrows jet to demonstrate the science of acceleration and speed for a new ITV television show… more information

Worlds most sophisticated fast jet training from the RAF

hawkThe first four RAF pilots have graduated from the UK’s new advanced fast jet training course. It is a major milestone for the world’s most sophisticated fast jet training programme, which brings together the new… More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Red Arrows ‘Safe’ – for the time being

REDNo 10 has said the Red Arrows are safe ‘For as long as David Cameron is Prime Minister’. The news emerged during David Cameron’s trip to India. During the visit the Indian government have shown an interest in purchasing a third order of Hawk aircraft for its Surya Kiran display team. The PM also offered RAF assistance in helping the Indian display team fit smoke pods…More information »

Hawk T1 Flying is Resumed

Following the grounding of the Hawk T1 after Sean Cunningham’s accident on 8th of November the RAF have now issued a statement. It says that following safety advice and the issue of a precautionary technical instruction, the RAF chain of command have authorised the resumption all Hawk T1 flying operations without restrictions and that all flying operations are being resumed…See full details