
Red Arrows Get Display Approval For New Season
The RAF Aerobatic Team has passed an annual assessment, known as the Public Display Authority, after it was delayed over COVID-19.
The RAF Aerobatic Team has passed an annual assessment, known as the Public Display Authority, after it was delayed over COVID-19.
The sites have reopened after implementing measures to ensure social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lt Kenneth Allen died after his F-15C aircraft crashed off the north-east coast of England in June.
The aircraft, which recently received a new paint job worth around £900,000, is still able to carry out its military duties.
The aircraft are in Lithuania as part of NATO's Baltic Air policing mission, helping to protect the alliance's airspace in the region.
The base's commander said the station is "stringently observing the necessary protocols".
The North Sea exercise involved 40 aircraft from five nations.
The International Development Secretary welcomed the aid and military expertise as “the best of British”.
The aircraft performed air-to-air refuelling drills alongside Lightning and Typhoon jets.
Number 10 has responded after questions were raised online over whether it was the wrong way round.
COVID-19 is not going to stop our armed forces
The Ministry of Defence has paid for the maintenance work carried out on the aircraft.
The work will involve the refurbishment of a hangar and construction of new technical and storage facilities.
The aircraft, used by the Prime Minister for official travel, is undergoing a red, white and blue re-paint.
Throughout the week, RAF aircraft have been supporting NATO allies across the continent.
First Lieutenant Kenneth Allen died after his F-15C aircraft crashed in the North Sea on Monday morning.