Story of the Red Arrows

A richly Illustrated and insightful history of an icon of British aerial skill and engineering: the Red Arrows. Presented in a compact, accessible format, chapters trace the history of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, widely considered the world’s greatest display team in the skies through to 2023-24. Developing from the annual commemorations of the Battle of Britain and the growth or air shows such as Farnborough, the 1950s and 60s became a hey-day of RAF display teams. Chapters explore the development of display teams; the Folland Gnat years; and then the Hawk which came to be used by the team after 1979; plus fascinating insights into a year in the life of the team and friendly competition from international rivals. With evocative photos of aircraft, crew, manoeuvres, and in-the-cockpit insights, this concise history will delight aviation enthusiasts of all eras.

Hardback
16cm sq
125 pages
Illustrated throughout with colour and black-and-white photographs
FSC accredited paper