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The Red Arrows

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The Red Arrows are helping to celebrate our 90th anniversary by dedicating their famous “Heart” manoeuvre to the RAF Benevolent Fund at all their 2009 air show displays. In addition, the Red Arrows generously donated a day at their base to meet the pilots and watch the jets’ display, as part of a competition run in conjunction with the Shepherd Neame Brewery.

Red 1, Wing Commander Jas Hawker, Officer Commanding and Team Leader of the Red Arrows, said:

“The Red Arrows are delighted to be supporting the RAFBF’s 90th anniversary celebrations by dedicating our world-famous ‘heart’ manoeuvre to the organisation throughout our 2009 display season.”

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