Coronavirus impacts RAF displays in 2020

Noting the restrictions currently in place on the UK population during the effort to combat the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Royal Air Force has suspended all performances by its various teams and bands until further notice. This suspension follows this week's similar announcement of the Red Arrows' exhibition season break.

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This decision will affect the following formations: Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Typhoon Display Team, Queen's Colors Squadron, Chinook Display Team, RAF Falcons, Grob Tutor Display Team, RAF Music Services, RAF Music Services, all RAF volunteer bands and the RAF Pipeline Range.

A Hawker Hurricane, flying in formation with an Avro Lancaster - Photo: RAF

No decision has been taken on this year's exhibition season for all RAF exhibition teams. The RAF will work with event organizers and adapt to the rapidly changing situation as it develops.

Typhoon Display- Photo: RAF

Another measure taken due to the Covid-19 Pandemic was the cancellation of the 2020 editions of RIAT and Farnborough that take place in the UK. Farnborough takes place every two years, while the RIAT takes place annually at RAF Fairford.

Source: RAF

 

 

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