Formed in 1965 the RAFs Red Arrows are the most famous formation aerobaticdisplay team in the world. On their many overseas display tours the Redshave attracted... » 

Formed in 1965 the RAFs Red Arrows are the most famous formation aerobaticdisplay team in the world. On their many overseas display tours the Redshave attracted a worldwide following as ambassadors for Great Britain. Peter R.March describes the history of the Red Arrows from their beginnings as theYellowjacks in the early sixties to the formation of the Red Arrows in 1965flying the Gnat. The Reds flew the Gnat up until 1979 when the team reequippedwith the Hawk advanced jet trainer which they continue to operate into the21st century. Peter also reveals how the team perform their closeformationaerobatic routines their participation at air shows how they fly the Hawkaircraft and what it takes to become a Red Arrows display pilot. «