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Aerobatics Collection (#2)

In the exhilarating world of aerobatics, history is etched in the skies

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Giant Airship Hangars at Cardington, Bedfordshire with t?

Giant Airship Hangars at Cardington, Bedfordshire with t?
Giant Airship Hangars at Cardington, Bedfordshire with the RAF Black Arrows Aerobatic Formation Display Team Flypast Trailing Smoke Overhead Date: 1960s

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Azerbaijan-Parade-Defence

Azerbaijan-Parade-Defence
Military fighters perform a figure of aerobatics during a military parade, with the participation of Azerbaijani land, naval

Background imageAerobatics Collection: The Blanix-team aerobatic gliders performs during the Breitling Airshow in Sion

The Blanix-team aerobatic gliders performs during the Breitling Airshow in Sion, Switzerland September 16, 2017. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Eastern Hawk Tour of the Middle East

Eastern Hawk Tour of the Middle East
Pictured are the Red Arrows flying over southern Jordan. The display was part of the Eastern Hawk Tour of the Middle East

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Raf Red Arrows Display in China for First Time

Raf Red Arrows Display in China for First Time
Pictured is part of the Red Arrows display tem flying over China. Aviation history was made by the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team when the Red Arrows performed a public display in China for the first

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Symmetry

Symmetry
Pictured are the Red Arrows on an annual exercise to Greece. This image was taken at Tanagra Air base 2 hours north of Athens

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Air Power at RIAT

Air Power at RIAT
Pictured are Hawk aircraft from the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, seen in formation with an RAF Typhoon and F-35B Lightning II (USM)

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Raf Red Arrows Return from Global Tour Promoting Uk Interests

Raf Red Arrows Return from Global Tour Promoting Uk Interests
Pictured are the Red Arrows performing a display over the Petronas Towers Kuala Lumpa (KL) City. The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Armed Forces Day National Event Held in Cleethorpes - Sat 25 Jun 2016

Armed Forces Day National Event Held in Cleethorpes - Sat 25 Jun 2016 Image shows:The RAF Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows. Celebrations took place to mark the eighth annual Armed Forces Day

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Gustavo Marquez

Gustavo Marquez

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Craft-Pitts S-1A G-AZPH

Craft-Pitts S-1A G-AZPH
Craft-Pitts S-1 G-AZPH (msn S1S-001-C), of Aerobatics International Ltd. taxiing at Biggin Hill. Date: circa 1980

Background imageAerobatics Collection: The Red Arrows display team flying in formation over the sea, Rhosneigr, Anglesey, Wales, UK

The Red Arrows display team flying in formation over the sea, Rhosneigr, Anglesey, Wales, UK. August, 2022

Background imageAerobatics Collection: The Royal Air Force Red Arrows display team in formation with red, white and blue contrails

The Royal Air Force Red Arrows display team in formation with red, white and blue contrails, over Rhosneigr, Anglesey, Wales, UK. August, 2022

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Fouga T-24 Magister 1720

Fouga T-24 Magister 1720 (msn 556, CM-170R), on display at the Museu Aeroespacial, Campo Dos Afonsos, painted in the colours of the Brazilian Air Force aerobatics display team

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Sukhoi Su-27 of the Russian Knights

Sukhoi Su-27 of the Russian Knights performing aerobatics while ejecting decoy flares, at Boscombe Down - Air Tournament International - June 1992. Date: 1992

Background imageAerobatics Collection: The Last Flight of Captain Baron von Richthofen, c. 1920 (colour litho)

The Last Flight of Captain Baron von Richthofen, c. 1920 (colour litho)
PNP283241 The Last Flight of Captain Baron von Richthofen, c.1920 (colour litho) by Watson, Geoffrey (fl.1905-49) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Schweizer SGU 2-22EK, 1946-1966. Creator: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation

Schweizer SGU 2-22EK, 1946-1966. Creator: Schweizer Aircraft Corporation
Sailplane used by Scotty McCray for aerobatics, silver, red and blue; ca. 1960. Immediately after World War II ended, Earnest Schweizer designed the SGU 2-22EK

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Bücker Bü-133C Jungmeister, 1935-1971. Creator: Bucker Flugzeugbau

Bücker Bü-133C Jungmeister, 1935-1971. Creator: Bucker Flugzeugbau
N15696. Single-engine aerobatic and military trainer biplane. Warner Scarab engine, 185 hp. Flown by Alex Papana, Mike Murphy, and Bevo Howard

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Grumman G-22 Gulfhawk II, 1936. Creator: Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation

Grumman G-22 Gulfhawk II, 1936. Creator: Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation
NR1050. Aerobatic biplane flown by Major Alford " Al" Williams as demonstration aircraft for Gulf Oil Company. Similar to Grumman F3F single-seat fighter aircraft flown by the U.S. Navy

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Monocoupe 110 Special, 1941. Creator: Monocoupe Airplane Co

Monocoupe 110 Special, 1941. Creator: Monocoupe Airplane Co
High-wing, 2-seat, 1940s monoplane. Warner Super Scarab 185, 200hp engine. Red with white trim. Clipped wings. Air show pilot and aerobatic champion W. W

Background imageAerobatics Collection: De Havilland-Canada DHC-1A Chipmunk, Pennzoil Special, 1946

De Havilland-Canada DHC-1A Chipmunk, Pennzoil Special, 1946
Single-engine monoplane. Lycoming GO-435, 260 hp engine. De Havilland originally designed the Chipmunk after World War II as a primary trainer to replace the venerable Tiger Moth

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Travel Air D4D, 1929. Creator: Travel Air Company

Travel Air D4D, 1929. Creator: Travel Air Company
Three-place, open-cockpit biplane with red, white and blue paint scheme. Wright J-6-7 (Wright R-760-ET), 240 hp engine. From 1931 to 1953

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Aircraft gathering for Hendon RAF air display, 1933

Aircraft gathering for Hendon RAF air display, 1933

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Inverted flying, RAF Wittering, biplanes, 1933

Inverted flying, RAF Wittering, biplanes, 1933

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Aerobatics - Avro and Bristol aircraft, 1930 s

Aerobatics - Avro and Bristol aircraft, 1930 s
Aerobatics - Avro and Bristol aircraft, Oxford University Air Squadron, 1930 s

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Spiral Descent (oil on canvas)

Spiral Descent (oil on canvas)
PNH356253 Spiral Descent (oil on canvas) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); 75x45 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English

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2050378

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Hawker Hunters of 92 Squadron better known as the RAF display team '

Hawker Hunters of 92 Squadron better known as the RAF display team " The Blue Diamonds", now settling at their new home of RAF Leconfield. Circa 1961

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Hawker Hunters of 111 Squadron The Black Arrows

Hawker Hunters of 111 Squadron The Black Arrows seen here going through their display at the 1959 Farnborough air show. 13th September 1959

Background imageAerobatics Collection: A Red Arrows display, Gnat trainers flying in formation over their base at Chivenor

A Red Arrows display, Gnat trainers flying in formation over their base at Chivenor, Devon, Wednesday 8th April 1970

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Spitfire Mk IXB MH434 was built in 1943 at Vickers, Castle Bromwich

Spitfire Mk IXB MH434 was built in 1943 at Vickers, Castle Bromwich. This Spitfire is completely original, and has never been fully rebuilt

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Wing walker, Tanya Gaze, with the Cadburys Crunchie Boeing-Stearman Model 75 biplane

Wing walker, Tanya Gaze, with the Cadburys Crunchie Boeing-Stearman Model 75 biplane pictured at Elvington. 01/09/1998

Background imageAerobatics Collection: The Patrouille de France aerobatic display team flying their Dassault / Dornier Alpha Jet

The Patrouille de France aerobatic display team flying their Dassault / Dornier Alpha Jet
The Patrouille de France aerobatic display team flying their Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet aircraft at the Sunderland International Airshow. 02/08/1998

Background imageAerobatics Collection: The Cadburys Crunchie Boeing-Stearman Model 75 biplane pictured at Elvington

The Cadburys Crunchie Boeing-Stearman Model 75 biplane pictured at Elvington 01/09/1998

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Northrop F-5E / F Tiger II aircraft of Patrouille Suisse aerobatic team of the Swiss Air

Northrop F-5E / F Tiger II aircraft of Patrouille Suisse aerobatic team of the Swiss Air
Northrop F-5E/F Tiger II aircraft of Patrouille Suisse aerobatic team of the Swiss Air Force take off for the Sunderland International Airshow. 02/08/1998

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Evening Chronicle photographer Stuart Outterside became the paper

Evening Chronicle photographer Stuart Outterside became the papers eye in the sky when he paid a visit to the Great Outdoors and Motor Show 84

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Mr Bill Adams, duty officer at Newcastle Airport, greats Squadron Leader Dennis Hazell

Mr Bill Adams, duty officer at Newcastle Airport, greats Squadron Leader Dennis Hazell. The RAFs Red Arrows aerobactic team burst into the sky above Newcastle Airport with an off the cuff

Background imageAerobatics Collection: A Dunlop Pitts Special aerobatic aircraft entertains the crowd at the Coquet Show, Amble

A Dunlop Pitts Special aerobatic aircraft entertains the crowd at the Coquet Show, Amble. 28/08/1983

Background imageAerobatics Collection: The RAFs Red Arrows squadron leader, Bill Aspinall (left

The RAFs Red Arrows squadron leader, Bill Aspinall (left) and journalist Stuart Birch pictured after a flight in one of the squadrons Folland Gnat aircraft. Circa: March 1973

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Royal Jordanian Falcons display team performing in their Extra EA300 aircraft at

Royal Jordanian Falcons display team performing in their Extra EA300 aircraft at the Sunderland International Airshow. 02/08/1998

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Royal Jordanian Falcons display team land in their Extra EA300 aircraft after performing

Royal Jordanian Falcons display team land in their Extra EA300 aircraft after performing at the Sunderland International Airshow. 02/08/1998

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Sunday Sun reporter, Tamzin Lewis, tries her hand at wing walking on the Cadbury

Sunday Sun reporter, Tamzin Lewis, tries her hand at wing walking on the Cadburys Crunchie Boeing-Stearman Model 75 biplane at Elvington 01/09/1998

Background imageAerobatics Collection: The Toyota / Lexus aerobatic display team go through their routine

The Toyota / Lexus aerobatic display team go through their routine, with Journal reporter Dick Godfrey on board, at the Sunderland International Airshow. 31/07/1991

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Royal Jordanian Falcons pilot Captain Tayseer Daboubi takes a break with his Extra EA300

Royal Jordanian Falcons pilot Captain Tayseer Daboubi takes a break with his Extra EA300 aircraft before flying in the Sunderland International Airshow. 02/08/1998

Background imageAerobatics Collection: Wing walker, Tanya Gaze, performs on the Cadburys Crunchie Boeing-Stearman Model 75

Wing walker, Tanya Gaze, performs on the Cadburys Crunchie Boeing-Stearman Model 75 biplane at Elvington. 01/09/1998

Background imageAerobatics Collection: The RAFs Red Arrows display team perform in their BAE Hawk aircraft at

The RAFs Red Arrows display team perform in their BAE Hawk aircraft at the Sunderland International Airshow. 03/08/1997

Background imageAerobatics Collection: The Rothmans aerobactics team, in their Pitts Special aircraft

The Rothmans aerobactics team, in their Pitts Special aircraft, were due to perform in the last of their shows of 1980. They thrilled crowds of sightseers at Sunderland

Background imageAerobatics Collection: The RAFs Red Arrows display team perfom in their Folland Gnat aircraft

The RAFs Red Arrows display team perfom in their Folland Gnat aircraft. Circa: March 1973



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In the exhilarating world of aerobatics, history is etched in the skies. Take a journey back to 1972 when The Red Arrows soared over the majestic Niagara Falls, leaving spectators breathless with their precision and skill. But they were not alone in capturing hearts; the Hawker Hunters of the Black Arrows commanded attention with their daring maneuvers that pushed boundaries and defied gravity. And who could forget the Gloster Gladiator I aircraft of 87 Squadron? A symbol of resilience and bravery, it painted an indelible mark on aviation history. Amongst those fearless pilots were Lorimer, Feeny, and Dewdney - names forever associated with courage and audacity as they took to the skies in their Gloster Gladiators. Meanwhile, at the Central Flying School, De Havilland Tiger Moth aircraft showcased elegance and grace amidst soaring heights. The Avro Tutor proved its mettle as a true performer while Bristol Bulldog IIA displayed its power through every twist and turn. But it was undoubtedly the Supermarine Spitfire 8/VIII that stole hearts with its iconic design and unmatched agility. As time went on, aerobatics evolved but never lost its charm. The Avro Tutor aircraft continued to captivate audiences at Central Flying School while Gloster Gladiator I reminded us all of our rich aviation heritage. Fast forward to present times; witness awe-inspiring displays by The Red Arrows display team at Bournemouth Air Festival in Dorset, England. Their synchronized formations leave spectators spellbound as they push boundaries like no other. Aerobatics - where passion meets precision; where dreams take flight against gravity's pull, and is a testament to human ingenuity and determination that continues to inspire generations worldwide.