Red Arrows commander suspended over ‘affair’

CLAIM OF PREGNANCY

THE Red Arrows’ commander has been removed from post while an alleged fling with a junior team member is investigated.

Wing Commander David Montenegro, known as Monty, allegedly had an affair in 2017 which is reported to have resulted in the colleague’s pregnancy.

He has been sent home from a Red Arrows Middle East tour.

An RAF spokesman said: “All RAF personnel are expected to maintain the highest standards of behaviour. The RAF is aware of historic allegations made against the current Officer Commanding the RAF Aerobatic Team, which will be thoroughly investigated.

“Pending that investigation and without prejudice, the individual has been removed from post.

“We will not be commenting further while the investigation is ongoing.”

The allegations refer to a period when Wing Cmdr Montenegro was in a previous role in the team.