The Red Arrows

Get behind the controls for an exhilarating and, at times, poignant, memoir and history of The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, better-known as The Red Arrows. Formed in 1964, the world-leading display team has thrilled audiences around the globe. Mixing stories, insight and expertise from Wing Commander David Montenegro, a former Team Leader and Officer Commanding for the world-famous aerobatics team; the book also draws on the tales of fellow RAF pilots and personnel who keep the Hawk T1 jets in the air. Includes the heritage of RAF Scampton and the Red Arrows; training in Crete in 2010; flypasts, from patriotic celebrations above Buckingham Palace to the spectacular Victoria Falls; and performing the Apollo manoeuvre with British astronaut Tim Peake aboard. Including atmospheric photographs, a helpful glossary and the RAF Aerobatic Team Roll of Honour 1965-2022: discover eye-watering speeds, precision flying and what it takes to make for so many memorable aerial displays.

Paperback
20 x 13cm
272 pages
Illustrated with 35 colour and 3 black-and-white photographs
FSC accredited paper