People in Guernsey have grown used to being disappointed after a plane goes ‘tech’.
But normally, it’s a yellow and white ATR on the way to Southampton or Gatwick – not a crimson red fighter jet.
The Red Arrows will not be at tonight’s Guernsey Air Display, because of technical issues and a shortage of engineering staff.
A spokesperson from the RAF Events Team said: “[We] know this will be a great disappointment to… the people of Guernsey, especially at late notice.”
Air enthusiasts hoping to catch a glimpse of the famous RAF display team will no doubt be disappointed.
However, there are plenty of other amazing aircraft on offer, including a World War Two Hawker Hurricane, a Fairey Swordfish biplane, and a display from the world’s largest civilian aerobatic display team, Team RaVen.
The running order for tonight’s Guernsey Air Display is:
18.30 Team RaVen
18.50 Navy Wings Swordfish
19.05 Hurricane
19.15 Navy Wings Seafire
19.30 Jet Provost
19.45 Airborne Pyrotechnics
