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14 Jun 2019

Red Arrows Add Two Canadian Stops To 2019 North American Tour

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams | 7

The Royal Air Force Red Arrows have announced two additional stops to their 2019 North American tour, which kicks off in August. In addition to their previously announced stops, the famous aerial demonstration team will be visiting Halifax, Nova Scotia on August 7-11 and Vancouver, British Columbia on September 24-27. There are not currently airshows… Read more

8 Feb 2019

Royal Air Force Red Arrows Announce Initial Schedule For 2019 US And Canada Tour

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Canadian Snowbirds, Jet Teams, Schedules | 6

Update: The schedule has expanded by several shows. Make sure to follow along in our forums for the latest info! The Royal Air Force Red Arrows have released an initial schedule for their highly anticipated 2019 North American Tour! This is the first visit by the Reds since 2008, when they made several appearances during… Read more

21 Oct 2018

Red Arrows Announce 2019 North American Tour

by RickyM | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams | 26

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, are set to embark on a nine-week programme across the skies of North America is 2019. The team announced “Western Hawk 19,” an August and September of 2019 tour across Canada and the United States. Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said the Red Arrows would display across… Read more

3 Apr 2018

New Details On Blue Angels’ Fat Albert Replacement Process

by RickyM | posted in: Jet Teams, US Navy Blue Angels | 3

In a statement to NewsRadio 1620 in Pensacola, Naval Air Systems Command, commonly known as NavAir, confirmed that they are looking to the Royal Air Force for a replacement for a new Fat Albert. The new report sheds a little more light on the situation after the original news that the RAF was listed in… Read more

23 Mar 2018

Blue Angels Look To Royal Air Force For Replacement Fat Albert Aircraft

by RickyM | posted in: Jet Teams, US Navy Blue Angels | 3

“Fat Albert” could soon be traveling with the Blue Angels, thanks in part to the Royal Air Force. FBO.gov, the Federal Government’s Contracting website posted a contract notice looking for an urgent replacement for the Blue’s current Bert. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract with the… Read more

20 Mar 2018

Red Arrows Engineer Killed In RAF Valley Hawk Crash

by RyanS | posted in: Jet Teams | 0

A Royal Air Force engineer was killed Tuesday when a Red Arrow jet crashed at RAF Valley in North Wales. Corporal Jonathan Bayliss was riding in the Hawk T1 aircraft when it crashed around 1:30pm local time. The pilot survived and is currently receiving medical treatment for his injuries. The Hawk training aircraft was flying… Read more

14 May 2017

Atlantic Trident 2017 Exercise Combines Eurofighters, Rafales, And Raptors To Strengthen Ties Between Allies

by RyanS | posted in: Event Recap, Military | 0

After entering World War I on the 6th of April 1917, the United States’ participation in Europe led down a path of air power that resulted in our current day United States Air Force. On 5 May 1918, the American Expeditionary Force in Europe activated the 1st Pursuit Group at Gencoult, France. Commanded by Major… Read more

18 Jun 2016

Red Arrows Aerobatic Show At Farnborough Forbidden After Shoreham Disaster

by AnthonyR | posted in: Airshows, Jet Teams | 3

The Royal Air Force’s demonstration team, the Red Arrows, will not be performing their aerobatic routine as originally planned at the popular biennial Farnborough International Airshow held in the United Kingdom and scheduled for July 11-17 this year. Instead, the team will be performing formation flypasts during the show. In a press release from the… Read more