By Final Red Arrows jet leaves RAF Scampton
The final Red Arrow jet has left RAF Scampton as the base closes ready to move to RAF Waddington.
On Wednesday October 19, a moment of remembrance took place as a Red Arrows jet took off from runway 04 at Scampton one final time.
One of the team’s BAE Systems Hawk T1As, with a distinctive Union flag livery and registration XX323, made the final historic journey.
Wing Commander Neill Atkins, Station Commander of RAF Scampton, said: “This is both an historic and a somewhat emotional moment for us at Royal Air Force Scampton. The Red Arrows have been based here since 1983, which makes them one of the longest-resident flying units in the Station’s history.
“We wish the team all the very best for their future, operating from their new home at RAF Waddington and we are all sure they will continue to go from strength-to-strength as fantastic ambassadors for both the Royal Air Force and the nation.
“While we will dearly miss being the team’s home, we are excited to know that they will continue to train in the skies of Lincolnshire.”
A closure parade was held at RAF Scampton back in September, bringing to an end 106 years of service.
