Red Arrows

Synonymous with thrilling spectators across the UK and beyond, the Red Arrows owe a pivotal debt of gratitude to their backbone support team, including The Circus.

Comprising the junior engineering officer, the Circus senior non-commissioned officer (SNCO), mechanical, avionics and weapons technicians, and a photographer, The Circus not only provides crucial support but also enables the Red Arrows to dazzle in two distinct locations within a single day. As with the aircrew, its members have individual members, denoting which pilot they fly with.

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In a dazzling journey from spectator to pilot, Flight Lieutenant Ollie Suckling gracefully ascended from a child, marvelling at the Red Arrows at air shows, to making his debut as Red 4 in 2023.

York-born Ollie first joined the Royal Air Force back in 2007, enjoying various roles and navigating multiple tours, including in Afghanistan, before landing his dream job — being in the Red Arrows.

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Rob Exelby, the proud owner of a service station and the new custodian of RAF Scampton’s iconic Red Arrows Gate Guardian, is buzzing with excitement.

He clinched the BAE Hawk T1A XX306, the last jet to depart RAF Scampton before its closure, in a spirited auction by GPSV Specialist Vehicle Auctions.

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