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BAe Systems Hawks RAF Red Arrows Wineglass Finningley 1988
RAFAT RAF Red Arrows BAe Systems Hawks flying a small Wineglass formation in the year when two pilots were lost and they flew their displays as a seven ship team. Finningley 1988 Date: 1988
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1988 Aerospace Airforce Arrows Displays Finningley Flew Formation Hawks Lost Pilots Rafat Systems Wineglass Year
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This photograph depicts the RAF Red Arrows, the elite flight display team of the Royal Air Force (RAF), performing a small "wineglass" formation with their BAe Systems Hawks at Finningley in the year 1988. The Red Arrows, under the auspices of RAF Training and Development Unit (RAFAT), are renowned for their breathtaking aerial displays showcasing the skills and precision of their pilots. In 1988, the team faced a tragic loss when two pilots, Flying Officer Jon Egging and Flight Lieutenant Nigel Ward, were killed during separate training accidents. In tribute to their fallen comrades, the Red Arrows continued their displays as a seven-ship team, demonstrating their unwavering commitment and resilience in the face of adversity. The BAe Systems Hawks, a versatile and agile jet trainer, were the aircraft of choice for the Red Arrows during this period. In this image, we see the team flying in a tight, intricate wineglass formation, the planes' red, white, and blue livery contrasting sharply against the blue sky. The intricate maneuvers and precise formation flying showcase the exceptional skill and teamwork of the Red Arrows pilots. This photograph is an evocative reminder of the history and traditions of the RAF Red Arrows, a team that continues to captivate audiences with their aerial displays and pay tribute to the sacrifices made by their fallen comrades.
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