A group of iconic British fighter jets is heading to Prestwick today as part of a farewell tour.
The Hawk jets of the Royal Navy Air Base (RNAB) Culdrose, in Helston, Cornwall will set out from their base in the south-west of England before heading to the west coast of Scotland today, according to the Royal Navy.
The Navy says the Hawks have played a significant role in defence for 40 years, enabling training of their ships in the event of an air attack.
The Hawks act as hostile aircraft or incoming missiles to prepare the Navy for such events.
Four jets from 736 Naval Air Squadron will fly from Cornwall to Prestwick on Thursday, and will leave on Friday morning, as part of the tour.
Here are the timings for when you can expect to see them in the skies around Prestwick:
Thursday, March 17: Depart Culdrose at 3.30pm, flypasts at Plymouth 3.40pm; RNAS Yeovilton 3.55pm; Bournemouth Airport 4.05pm, Portsmouth 4.15pm and arriving at Prestwick shortly after 5pm.
Friday, March 18: Depart Prestwick 11am ; flypasts of RAF Valley 11.25am; Pembrey 11.50am; Newquay 12 noon; and arrive at Culdrose 12.15pm.
A farewell flight by @RoyalNavy Hawk jets of #736NAS will take place this Thurs, Mar 17, as they retire after 40 years’ sterling service. Jets will fly across to Plymouth, @RNASYeovilton and Portsmouth before heading up to Prestwick, returning the following day. (see next tweet) pic.twitter.com/SWvalgP19Y
— RNAS Culdrose (@RNASCuldrose) March 14, 2022
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