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And that was the case today as one of the most iconic sights above British skies appeared. The Red Arrows zipped over Greater Manchester while returning to their base at Scampton in Lincolnshire from the Isle of Man, via Blackpool. READ MORE: Pictures: Incredible scenes in city centre as Manchester Pride festival gets into full swing They were seen over Lancashire, Bolton, Heywood and other parts of the region.
Always flown by pilots with front-line RAF operations experience the distinctive BAE Systems Hawk T1 jets triggered a Bank Holiday scalp tingle for many as they left the traditional blue, red, and white trail.
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