The Red Arrows will be led by a woman for the first time in its history.

Wing Cdr Sasha Nash, who has taken over from Wing Cdr Adam Collins as the most senior officer in the Royal Air Force aerobatic team, described it as the “opportunity of a lifetime”.

Nash said she was “incredibly proud”, adding she hoped to “inspire future generations of aviators from all backgrounds”.

In 2023, the team faced criticism after an inquiry found predatory behaviour towards women within the team was “widespread and normalised”.

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