RAF Red Arrows

Reds, Rolling, Now! It was an honor and privilege to meet the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team the Red Arrows and the ‘Blues’ at their home base at RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire, UK. The team are celebrating their 60th ‘Diamond’ Anniversary display season & it was a thrill for Lucky to spend the day with them.

Capt Paddy stood back to allow ‘Lucky’ to have his special time flying with the Reds& we would like to Thank Robbie Merrigan for taking care of Ireland's Aviator Bears for this uniquely special trip. To all the Reds & Blues who showed them around and treated 'Lucky' to a very special display, we can't thank you enough ♥️🐾🐾

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, is one of the world's premier aerobatic display teams.

Flying distinctive Hawk fast-jets, the team is made up of pilots, engineers and essential support staff with frontline, operational experience. Together, they demonstrate the excellence and capabilities of the Royal Air Force and the Service’s skilled, talented people.

Often with their trademark Diamond Nine shape, and combination of close formations and precision flying, the Red Arrows have been displaying since 1965.

All Red Arrows display pilots have flown operationally, in frontline aircraft such as the advanced Typhoon, and helped the Royal Air Force to secure the skies every day of the year.

Based at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire, the Red Arrows had flown almost 5,000displays in 57 countries, by the beginning of 2024 – the team's 60th season.