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The Red Arrows (Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team)

 

The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team

The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team. Photo by EJ van Koningsveld

 

The Red Arrows are probably one of the best air display teams in the world. They have been thrilling people throughout the world for nearly fifty years. The Red Arrows are officially known as The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team. They are based at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire. The Red Arrows were formed in 1964 with seven Folland Gnat training aircraft, which was increased to nine aircraft in 1966. They operated with the Gnat until late 1979, when they received the Hawk T1.

Since forming in 1964, The Red Arrows have performed over 4,000 displays in 53 Countries. The first display by The Red Arrows was at Little Rissington on 6th May 1965.

 

The Red Arrows official website

 

 

 

Red Arrows from the cockpit video courtesy of EJ van Koningsveld

 

 

 

The Red Arrows flypast with a Air Malta Airbus A320 at the Malta Air Show 2014

The Red Arrows flypast with a Air Malta Airbus A320 at the Malta Air Show 2014. Photo by Tim Croton


The Red Arrows and Typhoon four-ship at Leuchars Air Show 2013

The Red Arrows and Typhoon four-ship at Leuchars Air Show 2013. Photo by Andrew Ratcliffe


The Red Arrows with Airbus A400M Atlas

The Red Arrows with Airbus A400M Atlas. Photo by Roger Whitcomb - Milairpix.com


The Red Arrows with Airbus A380

The Red Arrows with Airbus A380. Photo by Roger Whitcomb - Milairpix.com


The Red Arrows and Sentinel at Waddington

The Red Arrows and Sentinel at Waddington. Photo by Roger Whitcomb - Milairpix.com


The Red Arrows with The Eagle Squadron

The Red Arrows with The Eagle Squadron. Photo by Bruce Martin


The Red Arrows and Sentinel

The Red Arrows and Sentinel. Photo by Bob Franklin


The Red Arrows and Vulcan XH558 at Jersey International Air Display 2010

The Red Arrows and Vulcan XH558 at Jersey International Air Display 2010. Photo by Stuart Thurtle www.aircraftimage.zenfolio.com


The Red Arrows and the BBMF

The Red Arrows and the BBMF. Photo by Peter R Foster


The Red Arrows and Canberra PR9 XH134 at RAF Marham 2006

The Red Arrows and Canberra PR9 XH134 at RAF Marham 2006. Photo by Bruce Martin


The Red Arrows and Concorde at Fairford June 1985

The Red Arrows and Concorde at Fairford June 1985. Photo by Adrian M. Balch

 

The Red Arrows at Bournemouth Air Show 2009
The Red Arrows at Cosford Air Show 2009
The Red Arrows at Fairford Royal International Air Tattoo 2009
The Red Arrows at Fairford Royal International Air Tattoo 2009
The Red Arrows at Fairford Royal International Air Tattoo 2009
The Red Arrows at Waddington Air Show 2009

Photos by Wayne Willday


The Red Arrows and Canberra PR9 Disbandment of 39 Squadron at RAF Marham 2006
The Red Arrows and Canberra PR9 Disbandment of 39 Squadron at RAF Marham 2006
The Red Arrows at RAF Marham Families Day
The Red Arrows at RAF Marham Families Day
The Red Arrows at RAF Marham Families Day
The Red Arrows at RAF Marham Families Day

Photos by Bruce Martin


The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team

Photos by Stuart Thurtle www.aircraftimage.zenfolio.com


The Red Arrows and Spitfire PM631, Spitfire PS915, Spitfire PS853 and Hurricane LF363 at Waddington Air Show 2008
The Red Arrows at Waddington Air Show 2009
The Red Arrows at Waddington Air Show 2009
The Red Arrows at Waddington Air Show 2009
The Red Arrows at Waddington Air Show 2009
The Red Arrows at Waddington Air Show 2009
The Red Arrows at Cosford Air Show 2009
The Red Arrows at Cosford Air Show 2009
The Red Arrows at Cosford Air Show 2009
The Red Arrows at Cosford Air Show 2009
The Red Arrows at Cosford Air Show 2009
The Red Arrows at Waddington Air Show 2008
The Red Arrows at Waddington Air Show Press Event 2009
The Red Arrows at Waddington Air Show Press Event 2009
The Red Arrows at Waddington Air Show Press Event 2009
The Red Arrows at Waddington Air Show Press Event 2009
The Red Arrows at Waddington Air Show Press Event 2009
The Red Arrows at Waddington Air Show Press Event 2009

Photos by Ian Bracegirdle


The Red Arrows and Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 at Biggin Hill Air Show 2009
The Red Arrows at Biggin Hill Air Show 2009
The Red Arrows at Fairford Royal International Air Tattoo 2009
The Red Arrows at Fairford Royal International Air Tattoo 2009
The Red Arrows at Fairford Royal International Air Tattoo 2009
The Red Arrows at Fairford Royal International Air Tattoo 2009
The Red Arrows at Fairford Royal International Air Tattoo 2009
The Red Arrows at Kemble Air Show 2009
The Red Arrows
The Red Arrows
The Red Arrows
The Red Arrows
The Red Arrows
The Red Arrows
The Red Arrows
The Red Arrows
The Red Arrows
The Red Arrows

Photos by Bob Franklin


The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team
The Red Arrows Aerobatic Display Team

Photos by EJ van Koningsveld