Originally Posted by
KPax
First day of practice at Akr EARLY 90's 0700, Akr Tower Red Arrows taxi, Red Arrows hold, reason, 'local aircraft for departure', 2nd day 0700, Akr tower Red Arrows Taxi, Red Arrows hold, reason, 'local aircraft ahead', day 3 0800 Akr tower Red Arrows taxi, Red Arrows Akr tower taxi. Learning had taken place, local aircraft with chase car took priority.
I presume the 'local aircraft' you mention is the one which isn't (wasn't?) 'officially' there. It used to take off every morning as we were walking to the mess for breakfast.