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Limited edition watch commemorates Red Arrows’ first Eastern Hawk Tour
A limited edition Red Arrows Hawks T1 Chronograph Watch is now on sale to commemorate the first Eastern Hawk Tour. The Red Arrows men’s chronograph watch has a sapphire glass face, precision...
View ArticleSurveillance aircraft deal to support 120 RAF Waddington jobs
A new contract to support the RAF’s Sentinel surveillance aircraft will sustain around 120 jobs at RAF Waddington near Lincoln over the next five years. The Minister for Defence Procurement Harriett...
View ArticleRoads closed near RAF Waddington after mortar discovered
Police closed a number of roads near RAF Waddington after digging work uncovered an 80-year-old mortar. Tower Lane, Harmston, from the junction for Harmson to the A607 junction, was closed for a number...
View ArticleRAF Waddington runway fully reopens after £35.4m rebuild
RAF Waddington fully reopened its airfield on Monday, November 21 after a major upgrade of its runway – extending its life for at least another 25 years. As reported at the time, the runway was closed...
View ArticleRed Arrows share amazing footage from Abu Dhabi as part of Middle East tour
The Red Arrows have released amazing footage showing their time in Abu Dhabi so far as part of their Middle East tour. The Red Arrows’ show in Abu Dhabi on November 24 began a weekend of speed and...
View ArticleVideo: RAF Waddington engineer becomes first amputee in over 50 years to fly...
An Aircraft Engineer at RAF Waddington has become the first amputee in over 50 years to fly solo in an original Supermarine Spitfire. Sergeant Alan Robinson is the first amputee pilot to have flown the...
View ArticleScampton Museum of RAF Firefighting closed down ahead of airshow
Britain’s only MOD fire services museum, based at RAF Scampton, has been closed down due to space being required for the 2017 Scampton Airshow. A team of 35 volunteers at the Museum of RAF Firefighting...
View ArticleVolunteers needed for 2017 Scampton Air Show
Organisers of the 2017 Scampton Air Show are on the lookout for volunteers to play a role in the highly-anticipated event. The show, which takes place on September 9 and 10, 2017, will take place at...
View ArticleLincoln UTC students’ aviation careers take off thanks to RAF scholarships
Christmas has come slightly early for five Lincoln University Technical College students, who found out today that they are to receive financial support from the Royal Air Forces Association to help...
View ArticleFinal duties for departing Red Arrows pilots and engineers
Pilots and engineers from Lincolnshire’s famous RAF Red Arrows team have announced they will be leaving after reaching the end of their posts. Squadron Leader Steve Morris and Flight Lieutenants Stew...
View ArticleRed Arrows welcome three new pilots for 2017
Three new pilots have joined the RAF Red Arrows in time for the 2017 display season. Flight Lieutenants Toby Keeley, Dan Lowes and Chris Lyndon-Smith have already started perfecting their manoeuvres to...
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Lincoln man receives flying scholarship thanks to RAF Charitable Trust
A Lincoln man has become one of just 30 serving RAF Regular and Reserve Junior Ranks (JRs) to receive a flying scholarship, sponsored by the RAF Charitable Trust (RAFCT). SAC James Cobb, 23, applied...
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Lego Red Arrows soar closer to shop shelves after hitting 10k supporters
Anyone who’s ever wanted to own their own RAF Red Arrows jet could be in luck as they are now officially being considered as a Lego set. The aerial acrobatics team soared through the petition stage...
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Lego fans call for Lincoln Cathedral and Stonebow sets after promising Red...
The news that Lego designs for the RAF Red Arrows’ iconic jets will be considered for production has sparked a flurry of ambitious suggestions for a number of other Lincoln landmarks and icons. As...
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Red Arrows, Lancaster bomber, Spitfires and Typhoon to perform at first...
The Red Arrows have confirmed they will perform at the Scampton Airshow in September, as their airbase is hosting the event for the first time. The Lancaster bomber, the four BBMF Spitfires will also...
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In pictures: RAF Freedom of the City parade in Lincoln
Servicemen from RAF Scampton and RAF Waddington marched through Lincoln on April 7 to celebrate the bestowing of the Freedom of the City. The 98-strong RAF personnel commenced their parade in St...
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Aston Martin creates Red Arrows edition supercar
The Aston Martin motor company has commissioned limited editions of its Vanquish S supercars, based on the RAF Red Arrows fighter jets. Only 10 editions of the car will be available with special design...
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Video: RAF Red Arrows leave Scampton for overseas training programme
Royal Air Force Red Arrows jets have departed from their base at Scampton to complete five weeks of pre-season training in Greece. The 11 aircraft left the county on the morning of Thursday, April 27....
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Show-stopping trio to take to Scampton skies
Three impressive aircraft have been added to the line-up for the 2017 Scampton Air Show, complimenting flying displays of military jets, historic warbirds, civilian display acts and the world famous...
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RAF to send frontline fighting force to Scampton Airshow 2017
The Royal Air Force has confirmed it will be sending its frontline fighter and ground attack aircraft to join the lineup for the highly anticipated 2017 Scampton Airshow. Adding to an already exciting...
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