The Red Arrows

This video was edited on an iBook G4 and Final Cut Pro using slow motion frame blending and motion blur at 40% normal speed. Song: Love Theme from Bladerunner.

The Red Arrows, officially known as the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, is the aerobatics display team of the Royal Air Force, based at RAF Scampton, United Kingdom. They were formed in late 1964 as an all-RAF team, replacing a number of unofficial teams that had been sponsored by various RAF commands.

The Red Arrows badge shows the aircraft in their trademark diamond nine formation, with the motto Eclat, meaning "brilliance" or "excellence".

The Red Arrows were equipped with seven Folland Gnat trainers which were inherited from the RAF Yellowjacks, display team. This aircraft was chosen because it was less expensive to operate than front-line fighters. In their first season, they flew at 65 shows across Europe. In 1966, the team was increased to nine members, enabling them to develop their Diamond Nine formation. In late 1979, they switched to the BAE Hawk trainer. The Red Arrows have now performed nearly 4,000 displays world-wide in over fifty countries.

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[alanstarkie2001]

This was made in ye olde days of YouTube in SD. Sorry about the small picture size but I bust a gut making this. Hope you like it.

[pinguugnip]

Relaxing, Enjoyable, Beautiful even... Never seen the 'Arrows' themed in such a way as this! Top Marks!!!

[alanstarkie2001]

Thanks - I'm glad you liked it. Alan

[itsmeufreak]

the harrier they could do kik ass shows wit that....,n formation take offs!!!!!!

[Aliasify]

Yes, lets use our new strike fighter for airshows around the world great idea.

[npc223]

oh shit my head just exploded. thanks

[swtruckerpv]

superb in slow mo! i love it!

[buttsyrc8]

The SU 35 WHAT A GREAT aircraft

[buttsyrc8]

Hawks are very old but flown to perfection. Imagine 9 raptors with Brit pilots

[blockaki]

time to get some proper planes those Hawks are old ... get some SU 35s or Typhoons or something...

[redarrowsolympics]

i just set up my red arrows channel and am trying to raise awareness about the red arrows being band from the olympics so if you could support me that would be great

thanks

[buddy1901]

Yea, the guys on the ends of the formation are doing some seriously good flying to achieve that effect. Very well put together video Alan!