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The Red Arrows, officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, is the aerobatics display team of the Royal Air Force based at RAF Scampton. The team was formed in late 1964 as an all-RAF team, replacing a number of unofficial teams that had been sponsored by RAF commands.
The Red Arrows badge shows the aircraft in their trademark diamond nine formation, with the motto Éclat, a French word meaning "brilliance" or "excellence".
Initially, they were equipped with seven Folland Gnat trainers 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 performed over 4,700 displays in 56 countries worldwide.

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  1. spannersatcx

    Red Arrows

    Went to RAF Cosford air show a couple of weeks ago, 100th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force, As the weather was good the Red Arrows were able to do their full show for a change! Apart from 'Red 1's' smoke machine not working it was very good. 1. The entrance 0N7A2627 by Mark Harris, on Flickr...
  2. Marika

    Red Arrows

    Rhyl Airshow today. Simple capture of my favourite flying machines. Always pleasure to watch them. Our position wasn't the best possible, so missed some juicy angles. Slight crop and general improvements of light levels done. Red Arrows by Marika's World, on Flickr
  3. snerkler

    Red Arrows at Chatsworth 2016

    Stood on Beeley Moor to watch the Red Arrows today during their display at Chatsworth, great place to watch them and as always they were superb. Unfortunately the sun was behind them for the most part so no the best for photos, but got the odd decent one. Will post them up over the next few...
  4. aVdub

    No planes in the sky

    In my part of the country the day could be spent watching planes coming and going from London and into Essex along with an endless count of small private and luxury jets. Some at great height and others skimming the rooftops. But since the sun came out a couple of days ago the skies have been...
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