RED
ARROWS FORCED TO CALL OFF THEIR DISPLAY AT ELVINGTON AIRSHOW
Just
as the crowds were looking forward to a display from the Red Arrows in
glorious summer weather a series of "airspace infringements" caused
them to abort - safety always being a high priority for these RAF
pilots who fly at the limit. The show organiser was understandably
upset as were the thousands of spectators who after the famous red and
white Hawk aircraft flew past leaving smoke trails were rather puzzled
that they did not continue their routine. The rest of the show
continued however with aircraft including a Mustang (see video here), Sea Vixen,
Vampire, Meteor & Canberra putting on a fine display (see pictures
below). The Red Arrows returned on the 2nd day of the show although
they only had eight aircraft rather than the usual nine. They put on a
terrific display adding colour to the overcast sky (which meant they
had to switch to their "low" routine) - later in the day the sun did
manage to make an appearance enhancing the spectacle of the varied
types of aircraft and amazing displays of flying skill shown by the
pilots in the rest of the show - this was one of the best years at
Elvington.

The
Red Arrows seconds before they called off their display. Buy a model Red Arrows Hawk
Despite the
disappointment with the Red Arrows on the first day there was still
plenty to see
The Yorkshire Airshow at Elvington near York was a great success with a
constant program of flying displays and some superb aircraft such as
the Sea Vixen (in "Red Bull" colour scheme), Vampire & F-86 Sabre.
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