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First Woman Leads RAF Red Arrows Amid Changes

1/13/2026

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Wing Commander Sasha Nash of the Royal Air Force's Red Arrows has become the first woman to lead the aerobatic team.
She will oversee 150 RAF and civilian personnel at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire.
Her predecessor, Wing Commander Adam Collins, praised her leadership potential, emphasizing the team's commitment to precision and teamwork.
The Red Arrows faced criticism in 2023 over predatory behavior, but Collins said the team has moved on.

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Wing Commander Sasha Nash of the Royal Air Force's Red Arrows has become the first woman to lead the aerobatic team.
She will oversee 150 RAF and civilian personnel at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire.
Her predecessor, Wing Commander Adam Collins, praised her leadership potential, emphasizing the team's commitment to precision and teamwork.
The Red Arrows faced criticism in 2023 over predatory behavior, but Collins said the team has moved on.