Wg Cdr Montenegro suspended.
Bit sensational and probably over the top, from 5 years ago, and it's only while the investigation continues. Seems no-one complained though....
The top commander of the Red Arrows has been suspended from his post while an alleged relationship with a junior member of his team is investigated. Wing Commander David Montenegro, a father of two, was suspended from the aerobatic team on Monday. Details of the affair, which allegedly resulted in the junior colleague’s pregnancy, were first reported in the Daily Mail.
Mr Montenegro reportedly met the female corporal in 2017 when he had two sons with a woman he went on to marry. The affair with his colleague apparently lasted a year, during which time he held the position of “Red One”, the most senior pilot within the squadron, while the corporal was allegedly a member of the ground crew. As an Officer Commanding Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, Mr Montenegro would have been in charge of the Arrows’ aircrews and ground staff. The female corporal has reportedly since left the RAF.
The RAF was said to be concerned that the relationship would have compromised the effectiveness of the squadron and there is no suggestion that he abused or harassed the woman.
I personally think the investigation could well be compromised by recent events. Maybe the Wg Cdr has been scapegoated?
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/202...claims-affair/