Lincoln MP Hamish Falconer has mentioned he’s “dedicated” to retaining the Pink Arrows going.
The long-lasting plane is utilized by Royal Air Pressure Aerobatic Staff which was established in 1964 and has accomplished nearly 5,000 shows in 57 international locations.
The planes, primarily based at RAF Waddington, value nearly £80,000 a day to run and their future was raised by Conservative MP Ben Overweight-Jecty in Parliament final month.
Maria Eagle, the Minister for Defence Procurement, responded by stating the Pink Arrows Hawk T1 plane would exit of service in March 2030 and the annual value to keep up the plane was £27.7m.
In an look on The Hotseat on NUZTO Radio Lincolnshire, Mr Falconer was requested whether or not the plane ought to proceed after 2030.
He mentioned: “I am completely dedicated to [the Red Arrows] and have taken this up with the Ministry of Defence.
“They guarantee me of their complete dedication to the Pink Arrows and they’re going to set out [plans for] the brand new planes shortly.”
Talking on behalf of the Ministry of Defence in Parliament on 5 December, Ms Eagle mentioned: “A call on the manufacturing, sustainment and substitute of the plane is not going to be taken till after the strategic defence assessment is accomplished.”
Mr Falconer, who has been Lincoln MP for seven months, added: “They’ve an enormous worth, there aren’t that many aerial acrobatic groups on the earth.
“It is about demonstrating British excellence and driving that by means of the British armed forces.
“I believe the Pink Arrows are greater than value it.”
