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BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows Apollo bend Mildenhall
RAFAT RAF Red Arrows BAe Systems Hawks perform the Apollo bend at Mildenhall in 1989 Date: 1989
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1989 Aerospace Airforce Apollo Arrows Bend Hawks Mildenhall Perform Rafat Systems
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In this photograph, the Royal Air Force (RAF) Red Arrows aerobatics team, flying BAe Systems Hawk T.Mk.1 jets, execute the intricate and breathtaking "Apollo" bend formation over Mildenhall Airfield in 1989. The Red Arrows, the elite flying display team of the British Royal Air Force, are renowned for their precision and skill, and this image showcases their mastery of the art of formation flying. The BAe Systems Hawk, a versatile and advanced jet trainer, has been a staple of the Red Arrows' fleet since 1980. In this photograph, the team's aircraft glint in the sunlight as they maneuver through the sky, leaving a trail of vapor in their wake. The Apollo bend, a complex and visually stunning maneuver, is a crowd favorite at air shows around the world. Mildenhall Airfield, located in Suffolk, England, has been an important part of the RAF's history since the 1940s. It has served as a base for various aircraft types, including strategic bombers and transport planes. Today, it is home to the United States Air Force's 100th Air Refueling Wing. This photograph is a testament to the rich history of aviation and the skill and dedication of the men and women who fly and maintain these magnificent machines. The Red Arrows' Apollo bend at Mildenhall in 1989 is a moment frozen in time, a reminder of the thrill and excitement of aviation and the beauty of formation flying.
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