Red Arrows
(asked on 11th October 2017) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his Department's plans are for the renewal of the jet aircraft used by the Red Arrows.
This question was answered on 16th October 2017
The Red Arrows use the Hawk T1 aircraft which is due to remain in service until 2030. The UK currently has a pool of 75 T1 aircraft from which the Red Arrows are able to draw. Given the number of aircraft currently in service there is no pressing need to make a decision on Red Arrows replacement. Consideration will be given to replacing the Hawk T1 in due course but a decision is unlikely to be taken until after the end of the parliament.