The Trojan Horsemen formation team has announced their retirement from airshows. In a post to the team’s Facebook page, they explained that the challenges had simply become too much to continue.
The team performed at airshows and other events with up to six North American T-28 Trojans in formation. Although the team will be missed, it seems likely that most team members will continue performing in some capacity.
Read the full statement posted by the team below:
After 14 years of traveling the country and Performing for millions of Aviation fans we sadly announce our retirement.
The mounting challenges of reliably fielding a six-ship Team of T-28’s in a professional manner while maintaining proficiency, safety and our brand , have forced the premature retirement of the team.
We would like to thank all the airshow producers who honored us by allowing us to perform at your show, as well as our fans and friends in the air show community.
We sincerely hope that our patriotic message successfully touched your lives and made a positive difference. We have enjoyed every minute of sharing our historic aircraft with you.
Cindy
That’s a shame. I don’t think I ever got to see them live and it looks like I never will. But I fully understand their reasons. All the best to you!