Red Arrows cancel second show as technical issues blamed again

The Red Arrows have cancelled their display at Eastbourne International Airshow, blaming technical issues – the second time in 24 hours they have been forced to pull out of a planned appearance.

The official organisers of the Eastbourne Airshow said the Red Arrows team was still working on the issues but they would not be ready for Thursday's show.

A social post by the Red Arrows on X, formerly Twitter, said that the display at the show had been cancelled due to engineering issues with the team's Hawk aircraft.

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The post added that work was continuing to resolve the matter and no decisions had yet been taken on the display planned for Friday's show.

The latest cancellation comes after the Red Arrows pulled out of a display at a seaside carnival in Norfolk just hours before the team was due to take to the skies, also blaming "unforeseen technical issues".

A Facebook post by the Airbourne: Eastbourne International Airshow said: "Unfortunately today's display by the Red Arrows will not take place due to continued technical issues.

"The team are still working on the issue, but it will not be completed in time for today's show.

"Airborne fans can still look forward to some fantastic flying displays today including the highly acclaimed Team Raven formation team, The Tigers, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Tutor, Fury, Firefly, Boultbee Spitfire and Rolls-Royce Mustang and Spitfire duo."

On Wednesday, a social media post by the Red Arrows on X, formerly Twitter, read: "Unfortunately, today's display by the Red Arrows at Cromer Carnival will not go ahead.

"This is due to unforeseen technical issues we are working to resolve but which will not be completed in time for the show.

"We regret not being able to perform but safety is our highest priority."