Red Arrows take part in 2010 Virgin London Marathon for the RAF Association's Wings Appeal.

The Red Arrows are swapping their famous red flying suits for running kits to run the 2010 Virgin London Marathon. We will be raising funds for the vital work of the RAF Association’s Wings Appeal.

The Reds Arrows marathon team includes all nine Red Arrows display pilots, Red 10 and other members of the Red Arrows support team. Remaining close to the family values of the charity, some of the wives/partners of our pilots will also be running with the Team to raise money.

The Virgin London Marathon takes place on Sunday 25 April 2010 and we hope to raise around £40,000 for the RAF Association’s Wings Appeal. The charity provides welfare support for current and former Royal Air Force personnel and their families.

The Red Arrows are supporting a major new Wings Appeal project that will enable RAF personnel serving overseas to telephone home to their families more frequently, helping them to feel close to their loved ones even though they are thousands of miles apart.

Red 1, Squadron Leader Ben Murphy, Officer Commanding and Team Leader of the Red Arrows, said: “We are extremely proud to be running the Virgin London Marathon to raise money for a cause so close to our hearts. All Red Arrows pilots have served on operations, including Iraq and Afghanistan, and so recognise the vital importance of the welfare support provided by the RAF Association’s Wings Appeal. Being able to keep in regular telephone contact with your family is one of the most important things in the world.”

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The Red Arrows RAF Association Wings Appeal Virgin London Marathon Team includes:

Red 1, Officer Commanding and Team Leader – Squadron Leader Ben Murphy

Red 2 – Flight Lieutenant Ben Plank

Red 3 – Flight Lieutenant Kirsty Moore

Red 4 – Flight Lieutenant Dave Davies

Red 5 – Flight Lieutenant Zane Sennett

Red 6 – Flight Lieutenant Mike Ling

Red 7 – Flight Lieutenant David Montenegro

Red 8 – Squadron Leader Graham Duff

Red 9 – Flight Lieutenant Simon Rea

Red 10 – Squadron Leader Graeme Bagnall

Public Relations Manager - Miss Nikki Wright

Public Relations Assistant - Senior Aircraftsman Kerri Tucker

Amy Plank (Red 2's Partner)

Nicky Moore (Red 3's Partner)

Jay Bennett (Red 4's Partner)

Natalie Ling (Red 6's Partner)

Angela James (Red 7's Partner)

Katie Duff (Red 8's Partner)