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Red Arrows to fly with fewer jets to preserve ageing fleet
The RAF Red Arrows will operate with seven jets for most 2026 displays to preserve their ageing Hawk T1 fleet, reserving nine-aircraft formations for major events like King Charles III's birthday flypast. The move supports sustainable fleet management as the search for a Hawk T1 replacement continues following the administration of British contender Aeralis.
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6 tagsaerobaticsfleet preservationdefence procurementHawk T1 replacementRAF display teammilitary aircraft
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