THE Red Arrows have suspended their display at Thursday's Bournemouth Air Festival over an engine ‘issue’ message. 

It comes after Red 6 reported “abnormal engine” messages showing with the plane escorted back to Bournemouth Airport just minutes into the team’s display.

Squad member Red 1 issued an apology to the crowd but said safety could not be put at risk.

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Today’s appearance was the first display for the Red Arrows at this year’s four-day Air Festival.

It is hoped the Red Arrows will resume their scheduled displays on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The Red Arrows are due to fly again at 4.30pm on Friday and Saturday and then at 1.30pm on Sunday. 

Last weekend, the Red Arrows cut short a display in Wales following a bird strike.

The display team were due to close Rhyl Air Show on Sunday. 

However, many spectators across social media reported they heard a bang or a pop before one of the aircraft was forced to land early at Hawarden Airport, where the Red Arrows were based for the show. 

Posting on social media after the incident, David Montenegro, officer commanding the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, said: "Steve, the pilot @rafred_6  is a bit shaken but well, thank you. His immediate actions delivered calmly and correctly with the support of his colleagues ensured a safe outcome.

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