Red Arrow down Bournemouth 2011

[Captian Hodgkinson]

My Mrs just noticed this whilst looking at todays headlines, dont know if it been spotted already.

http://news.sky.com/home/uk-news/article/16056204" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[XPLUMBER]

Oh yes!

[scanman]

LOL it's been spotted - viewtopic.php?f=287&t=40067" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[dantheman_09]

I have been told it was XX179 Airframe that went down.

[scanman]

Jon was meant to be part of a Charity Cycle Ride for RAFA, Emma (his wife) will now be doing the ride in his place I believe. If you would like to sponsor the team please visit http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundrai ... AFATrider4" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[sjnovis]

Many thanks for the link Scanman, there are some wonderful comments to Jon and Emma form people who have donated.

[Mike]

I have been told it was XX179 Airframe that went down.

That seems to have been confirmed on here :- http://www.ukserials.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Hurn]

Also confirmed on the local Echo newspaper website that it was XX179 that went down.

The Ministry of Defence also confirmed Flt Egging was not flying his regular plane, but XX179, a member of the team for nine years, which was officially assigned to Red 5, Flt Kirsty Moore.

A spokesman said: “Red Arrows aircraft are routinely swapped between team pilots throughout the display season.”

[Hurn]

Sky News now saying the Red Arrows have been cleared to fly again!

[kurt.fairhurst]

Does anyone know when they will fly back to scampton ? or be back up flying now they are clear to fly again ?

[beefsteak]

There's nothing on their official site to confirm this

[scanman]

From people near the airport (via facebook) they are refueling them at the moment Kurt.

Do not know if this is true or indeed if it is a sign they will return today.

[beefsteak]

I hope you're right!
As I said I can't find anything 'official' to confirm or deny this.

[kurt.fairhurst]

Thats grate news i will tune there freq and leave it on can you keep us informed please.

[Blue Diamond]

Sky News now saying the Red Arrows have been cleared to fly again!

Various media web sites saying the same but some also saying that there is no confirmation that the clearance to fly means they'll be performing again immediately.

[scanman]

There is another thread, on which I have posted (as has someone else), there has been activity on UHF from both Valley and 100 Sqn Hawks this morning.

[Mark Owen]

It's on Sky News on the breaking new's thing that goes across the screen saying that they have been cleared to fly.

Regards.

Mark.

[Hurn]

Sky News now saying the Red Arrows have been cleared to fly again!

Various media web sites saying the same but some also saying that there is no confirmation that the clearance to fly means they'll be performing again immediately.

Indeed, they've already canceled the displays up to the end of August, and all I read from it is that they can effectively fly back to Scampton.

[dantheman_09]

Any developments?

[scanman]

RAFAT collect their aircraft at Bournemouth on Friday.

Edit - Add a link to back this up - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-14666350" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;