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Arrows Display at RAF Scampton This Morning

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Arrows Display at RAF Scampton This Morning

Post by Eccleshare1 » Sun Aug 08, 2021 9:05 am

The Arrows took off as a 4 and a 5 ship formation just after 9.30 this morning and did a full display over RAF Scampton. In all my years of living near the base I can't recall them doing that before 10.00am on a Sunday. Anyone know if it was just a mid year practice (seems strange on a Sunday) or if there was any other reason?

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Re: Arrows Display at RAF Scampton This Morning

Post by Mike » Sun Aug 08, 2021 9:11 am

They've only been using 8 jets for displays recently, maybe a full practice for all 9 pilots this morning if the sick pilot is back?
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Re: Arrows Display at RAF Scampton This Morning

Post by Eccleshare1 » Sun Aug 08, 2021 7:28 pm

That would make sense. Made a pleasant way to start a Sunday morning, as they displayed whilst I was outside having my breakfast before the rain came! They took off later as 3 flights of 3. When they came back there was 10 in formation. Made a super sight with their lights on against a dark sky.

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Re: Arrows Display at RAF Scampton This Morning

Post by C24 » Mon Aug 09, 2021 7:21 am

Good morning
Are they stil practicing during the week, or are they dormant?
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Re: Arrows Display at RAF Scampton This Morning

Post by reaper493 » Mon Aug 09, 2021 7:44 am

There has been the odd one, but I've not been keeping track.

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Re: Arrows Display at RAF Scampton This Morning

Post by C24 » Mon Aug 09, 2021 8:39 am

Thanks Mike. I’ll suck and see😉
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Re: Arrows Display at RAF Scampton This Morning

Post by reaper493 » Tue Aug 10, 2021 8:38 am

Reds are elsewhere at various points this week, so today/tomorrow will be your best chance of seeing them at Scampton, that's if they need a practice after Sundays practice and display down south.

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They are also at Syerston on the 25th, for an RAF Air Cadets Aerospace camp VIP day, BBMF and Falcons also planned to attend.

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Re: Arrows Display at RAF Scampton This Morning

Post by C24 » Wed Aug 11, 2021 5:53 am

Thanks. Next week will have to do
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