Inquest into Red Arrows pilot Jon Egging's death
An inquest into the death of Red Arrows pilot Flt Lt Jon Egging - who died just after a display last year, will begin today.
RAF pilot's wife takes part in Great North Run in memory
Dr Emma Egging takes part in Great North Run to raise money in memory of her husband
Red Arrows prepare for Olympic torch flypast
As the Red Arrows prepare for their Olympic fly-past in Lincolnshire, we were allowed a sneak peak
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Red Arrows cleared for take off
The Red Arrows have been cleared for take off this year after proving that their new look display is safe.
The RAF's Chief of Staff has awarded the nine aircraft team, which is based at Scampton in Lincolnshire, it's public display authority. Sir Stephen Dalton says the Red Arrows are an iconic symbol of the UK that demonstrate excellence in precision, teamwork and dynamic flying.
The team has been putting the finishing touches to this year's performance from RAF Akritiri in Cyrprus.
Red Arrow's pilot inquest set for October
A full inquest into the death of Red Arrows pilot Sean Cunningham looks set to go ahead in October. Flight Lieutenant Cunningham was killed after his ejection seat fired while his plane was on the tarmac at Lincolnshire's RAF Scampton in November 2011.
A pre-inquest hearing into his death was held at the Cathedral Centre in Lincoln when the Coroner, Stuart Fisher, set a provisional date of October 23rd for the full inquest.
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Hearing into death of Red Arrows' pilot
A hearing is expected to take place later into the death of Red Arrows pilot Sean Cunningham. He died after being ejected from the cockpit of his plane while it was on the ground at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire.
The parachute on the ejector seat did not deploy and the South African-born airman later died in hospital. The Crown Prosecution Service has previously said that no charges will be brought in relation to Mr Cunningham's death in November 2011.
Following the incident, the RAF grounded all non-essential flying of aircraft fitted with the Mk10 Martin Baker-built ejector seat "as a precaution", but flights later resumed in December 2011, with air chiefs saying they had "no remaining safety concerns".
The pre-inquest review into Flt Lt Cunningham's death is set to take place at the Lincoln Cathedral Centre.
Red Arrows confirmed to open Sunderland Airshow
The Red Arrows have confirmed that they will be the opening performance of this year's Sunderland International Airshow.
It will be the first time that the team have taken to the skies on the first day of the three day annual event.
This year's airshow begins with a launch party at Cliffe Park on Friday 26th July.
The event is now in it's 25th year and attracts thousands to the Sunderland coastline each year.
Plans for tourist attraction at RAF Scampton
There are hopes that a multi-million pound tourist attraction could be created at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire.
The base is the home of the Red Arrows and could be turned into an aviation heritage centre, say bosses at Lincolnshire County Council. They say the plan is still in very early stages but could help ensure Scampton continues to be used as an RAF base, securing the Arrows' long-term future.
It is envisaged regular air shows, a museum, exhibitions and and a hotel would draw in thousands of visitors from around world.
Red Arrow's pilot death : MOD could be charged
The Ministry of Defence could face criminal charges over the death of a Red Arrows pilot at RAF Scampton in Lincoln. Flight Lieutenant Sean Cunningham died when he was ejected from his Hawk T1 aircraft and the parachute failed to open.
Now Lincolnshire Police have passed a file to the Crown Prosecution Service who are expected to decide whether charges should be brought against the MOD by the end of the month.
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Red Arrows' relief after future secured
The Team Leader of the Red Arrows has told Calendar she's pleased the future of the aerobatic display team is now secure, after comments made by the Prime Minister last week.
Following speculation over whether defence cuts may spell the end for the Reds, David Cameron has offered reassurance, saying as long as he is in Downing Street the team will continue to grace the skies of Britain.
Downing Street also described the Red Arrows as one of Britain's most iconic brands, saying Mister Cameron believes they reflect everything that's great about Britain.
Squadron Leader Ruth Shackleton said: "Of course nothing is secure in this climate of ours but of course we're very pleased indeed that he confirmed that is the case and we're secure, and of course with the building of the runway at RAF Scampton also we will be there for a good few years yet."
Video: Roadtrip to raise money for Lincoln Cathedral
The most iconic images connected to Lincolnshire are taking a road trip through Europe to raise vital funds for a restoration project. The Red Arrows are backing the project and the lorry's owners are donating a penny for every mile it travels to the Cathedral's fund. Kate Hemingway reports.
Lincoln lorry "new fundraising opportunity"
Carol Heideshuster from Lincoln Cathedral talks about the new Lincoln lorry fundraising project.
Icons of Lincoln come together
A local haulage firm is donating 1p for every mile it travels throughout Europe to Lincoln Cathedral, in a special 'Lincoln lorry' which carries an image of the cities most famous icons.
The Red Arrows who feature on the side of the lorry too, are supporting the move, and were involved in a photoshoot to launch the event at RAF Cranwell this morning.
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