Red Arrows Hawks to be replaced by F16s!

[onyx39]

According to the Wail. I would be amazed, apparently the Hawks need replacing in 2020. Personally I would rather disband the team than use 2nd yank aircraft! I thought it was about British excellence in flying AND aircraft manufacture. I am hopeful it's the usual wail

[onyx39]

Lost soul said:

onyx39 said:

Personally I would rather disband the team than use 2nd yank aircraft!

What a stupid comment

Why? The Red Arrows is the Raf "flagship" for want of a better term.
It is also a superb advertising vehicle for the Hawk and in turn Bae, which has I am sure helped to broker many many deals for british industry.
Would you really want them rocking up in 2nd hand yank aircraft? I wouldn't.