Pilot hurt as Red Arrows collide

A RED Arrows pilot was taken to hospital yesterday after two jets were involved in a mid-air collision during a training exercise in Crete.

Another member of the flagship RAF aerobatic team landed safely, authorities said.

The injured pilot was believed to have suffered a dislocated shoulder after parachuting from the aircraft at around 11:50am.

An investigation will be carried out, according to the RAF. A spokesman said: "We can confirm that an incident has occurred involving the Red Arrows whilst undertaking pre-season training at Hellenic Air Force Base Kastelli in Crete."