Daniel Ionescu

A former Red Arrows jet is on the way from RAF Cranwell to be placed outside RAF Scampton to greet visitors arriving at the base near Lincoln.

The retired jet will become RAF Scampton’s so-called gate guardian.

The RAF released pictures on Friday, showing the jet being removed from RAF Cranwell paintshop and lifted on to its road transport.

As previously reported, the Hawk aircraft – just like the type flown by the Reds – will be placed adjacent to the Station Headquarters.

It will be unveiled by RAF Scampton’s Station Commander and representatives drawn from across the base at an event on Monday, October 12.

Police are searching for Lincoln teenager Gabreale Sommerford, who has been missing since Thursday, October 8.

Gabreale, 14, was reported missing yesterday from the Monks Road area of Lincoln. She was last seen around 2.30pm.

She is described as having blonde hair with blue streaks in it, around 5ft 3in in height, wearing a cream top, cream jeans and a black leather jacket. She may have a skateboard with her.

Gabreale also went missing this summer and was later found safe and well.

If you have seen Gabreale, or know where she might be, please contact Lincolnshire Police on 101 quoting incident 343 of 08/10/2015.