Shot Captures Red Arrows' Jet Flying Over A Rainbow

Red Arrows' jet flies over rainbow above the Lake District (credit: SWNS)

A perfectly timed shot captures the moment a Red Arrows' Hawk T1 flies over a stunning rainbow on the way to an airshow.

The image was taken by Sergeant Will Allen, Circus leader for the 2018 season for the famous flying team.

Sgt Allen caught the beautiful snap as his colleague, RAF engineer Owen Watkins, flew behind his pilot in a Hawk T1 above the Lake District.

Sgt Allen joined the Red Arrows in March 2017 and has been part of the team for the past display season, operating with the road support team at various locations throughout the UK.

The 'Circus' refers to the team of engineers that fly in the rear of the jets to service and maintain them whilst away from the team's base.

RAF Scampton, which was also home to 617 Squadron as they prepared for the Dambusters mission during the Second World War, has housed the Red Arrows since 2000.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 24 July the Lincolnshire base is to be sold.

Talks are already underway to find the Red Arrows a new home and airspace to practice their routines.