redarrows.co.uk
RED ARROWS
16 July 2010
BOURNEMOUTH AIR FESTIVAL 2010
The Red Arrows, originally known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team were formed in 1964 replacing a replacing a number of unofficial teams that had been sponsored by various RAF commands.
The Red Arrows badge shows the aircraft in their trademark diamond nine formation, with the motto Eclat, meaning "brilliance" or "excellence".
The Red Arrows were equipped with seven Folland Gnat trainers which were inherited from the RAF Yellowjacks, display team. This aircraft was chosen because it was less expensive to operate than front-line fighters. In their first season, they flew at 65 shows across Europe. In 1966, the team was increased to nine members, enabling them to develop their Diamond Nine formation. In late 1979, they switched to the BAE Hawk trainer. The Red Arrows have now performed over 4,000 displays world-wide in 53 countries.
LATEST NEWS - The Red Arrows tour has been revised this year due to the mid air collision on 23 March 2010 during which two Hawks collided in Crete during pre-season training. Neither pilot was seriously hurt, but meant the schedules had to be changed to allow for training with a new team member.
The Red Arrows badge shows the aircraft in their trademark diamond nine formation, with the motto Eclat, meaning "brilliance" or "excellence".
The Red Arrows were equipped with seven Folland Gnat trainers which were inherited from the RAF Yellowjacks, display team. This aircraft was chosen because it was less expensive to operate than front-line fighters. In their first season, they flew at 65 shows across Europe. In 1966, the team was increased to nine members, enabling them to develop their Diamond Nine formation. In late 1979, they switched to the BAE Hawk trainer. The Red Arrows have now performed over 4,000 displays world-wide in 53 countries.
LATEST NEWS - The Red Arrows tour has been revised this year due to the mid air collision on 23 March 2010 during which two Hawks collided in Crete during pre-season training. Neither pilot was seriously hurt, but meant the schedules had to be changed to allow for training with a new team member.
If you are visiting in 2010, visit Bournemouth.com for more details and accommodation