![]() ![]() The Red Arrows have been based here since 1983, which makes them one of the longest-resident flying units in the Station’s history. Wing Commander Neill Atkins, Station Commander of RAF Scampton, said: “This is both an historic and a somewhat emotional moment for us at Royal Air Force Scampton. XX323 - the Hawk jet which was the final Red Arrows aircraft to take off from RAF Scampton. RAF Scampton is closing, with the Red Arrows having already relocated to nearby RAF Waddington – where the aircraft landed following its short transit across the county.Īlthough the majority of the Red Arrows’ fleet, equipment and personnel had moved to their new base in recent weeks and are now operating from there, one final jet remained to be transferred after completion of engineering work. ![]() The jet departed from the well-known Lincolnshire airbase as part of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team’s move to a new Station. ![]() A RED Arrows aircraft has taken off from the team’s historic home of RAF Scampton for the final time. ![]()
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