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Government deny Red Arrows' axe

Red Arrows in full flight Credit: PA

The Government has insisted that the world famous Red Arrows will not be grounded as part of a new round of defence cuts. Reports in today's press claims the iconic RAF display team, which is based at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire, could be axed as part of the Coalition's cutbacks.

But Number 10 today moved to quash the speculation over the future of the Red Arrows saying in a statement: "This is not true. Anyone suggesting the Red Arrows could face the axe is wrong."

Red Arrows practise for first time after move to temporary base

The Red Arrows had their first practice today after re-locating to another base in Lincolnshire

The team have had to temporarily move from RAF Scampton - which is being resurfaced after the runway was damaged by ice and snow. They're now based at RAF Cranwell. Repairs will begin next week and are expected to be finished by mid-March.

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Red Arrows forced to cancel Malta airshow event

The Red Arrows have flown back to their base in Lincolnshire today after they were forced to cancel their appearance at the Malta International Airshow at the weekend due to technical problems.

The world famous aerobatics team, who are based at RAF Scampton, had to pull out of the Airshow after a number of their jets developed problems with their oxygen systems which was making it difficult for the pilots to breathe.

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Mural commemorating Red Arrows pilot Jon Egging

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Large-scale mural commemorating Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging Credit: Arts University College at Bournemouth

A large-scale mural commemorating Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging, is due to go on display in Bournemouth. The 20ft wide image shows the Red Arrows in flight alongside a picture of Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging.

Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging
Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging Credit: ITV Central

The Red Arrows pilot, who lived in Rutland and was based at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire, died when his plane crashed during the Bournemouth Air Festival last year.

Memorial to Red Arrows pilot unveiled

Memorial to Jon Egging Credit: ITV Meridian
Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging's wife Dr Emma Higgin (centre) Credit: ITV Meridian

A memorial to Red Arrows pilot Jon Egging has been officially opened.

It is just over a year since his plane crashed at the Bournemouth Air Festival.

His wife Dr Emma Higgin was among those who attended the opening of the official memorial.

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