In a statement, the RAF said the action was a result of an inquiry that revealed "a broad range of unacceptable behaviours" at the aerobatics display team.
It said that "several" personnel have been investigated, with a range of outcomes "up to and including dismissals from the RAF". In August, the head of the RAF vowed to address "legitimate questions" raised about allegations of sexual harassment and bullying within the Red Arrows along with a number of other issues. That was a response to a story in The Sun and The Times newspapers about
a "toxic culture" in the aerobatics display team.
Both newspapers reported the departure of two of the team's nine pilots, revealing that Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston had launched an inquiry in December, which documented allegations of bullying, misogyny and sexual harassment.
More than 40 personnel had given evidence, including young, female recruits.