Red Arrows in Turmoil ?

[reaper493]

A 32sqd A109 has visited the Reds today - see what, if anything comes out of that over the next few days...

[jetranger2015]

A 32sqd A109 has visited the Reds today - see what, if anything comes out of that over the next few days...

And the relevance of this is what?
For us less knowledgeable please elaborate.

TIA.

[reaper493]

32sqd ferry around top brass - this A109 went straight to the Reds area, rather than the normal parking spot, suggesting it was top brass visiting the Reds.

[Strike01]

Xingu’s have been parking there also. So think you could be wrong

[sgtangel]

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north- ... 962127.amp
Explains one of the reason why the boss was visiting

[C24]

At about 1355 today ABSB screenshot shown aircraft performing loops in the vicinity of Scampton.

For what it’s worth

[reaper493]

Xingu’s have been parking there also. So think you could be wrong

Xingus take French Air Crew to use the Sentry SIM, which is why they park on bays 1-9.

[reaper493]

https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north- ... 962127.amp
Explains one of the reason why the boss was visiting

Believe this was last Thursday when the base was shut - an Ascot callsign in a 32sqd A109 visited that day.

Mike

[reaper493]

And here's the reason for yesterdays visit by the 32sqd A109.

https://www.raf.mod.uk/display-teams/re ... a84x0pTSV0

[Bergerac]

succeeds Wg Cdr David Montenegro, who completed his scheduled two-and-a-half year posting.

[reaper493]

Yea.... I did chuckle when I saw that!

[binbrook32]

Yes, makes you wonder. Looking at his CV, he has flown the Hawk before - presumably with 100 Squadron, did a year as Red 10 as commentator, but doesn't say he's actually done a tour in the formation.

[Bergerac]

Looking at the Reds website, I cannot see any hope of change. They appear to be unable to admit they have even had a problem, despite the numerous headlines.

Pretty embarrassing really.

[slogen51]

Different commander learn from the past, put it behind you and press on

[Bergerac]

Different commander learn from the past, put it behind you and press on

You can't move on from something you don't acknowledge happened.

[Nighthawke]

Yes you can - you just don't put it on full show to the world. Give the new boss a chance to warm his seat first and see what happens.

[C24]

Let us all hope that he and the rest of the RAF do learn from past poor practices.

The book:

A noble anger: the manslaughter of Corporal…

By David Hill. Illustrates and highlights many things/procedures that could do with addressing.

Safety first folks.

[Bergerac]

Don't forget RED 5: An investigation into the death of Flight Lieutenant Sean Cunningham also by David Hill.

[POL]

Did my post hit a nerve?

[C24]

POL
not with me.