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Old 28th Aug 2015, 18:07
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Finningley Boy
 
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Sadly - and I puposely make no comment on the accident or the CAA's reaction - this strengthens my belief that the RAF's 100th Birthday in 2018 will see the last ever Reds display........
I don't undestand the logic of what you appear to be alluding to? I sense you're suggesting that in light of recent crashes at airshows, not least at Shoreham, that the relevent authorities will deem the Red Arrows, indeed all fast jet aerobatics displays, to be too dangerous, therefore, they will no longer be allowed. But why do you think it will take until after 2018 to arrive at that decision? Surely, if the day that this happens is now in sight as you seem to suggest, then such displays are far more likely to face such restrictions/bans before the 2016 airshow season is upon us, while the emotional and political ramifications are very much alive. Or do you imagine that the form will be to wait until after the RAF's 100th birthday before we stamp on everything, we'll risk all until then!

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