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Red Arrows leave Kent to perform at opening ceremony

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The Red Arrows leave Manston Credit: Maxim PR

Manston played a key role in the London 2012 Games when the Red Arrows took off from the Kent airport to take part in the Opening Ceremony. During the day, the Red Arrows also conducted flypasts over London 2012 Live Sites including Edinburgh, Belfast and Cardiff.

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