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The RAFs Red Arrows aerobactic team burst into the sky above Newcastle Airport with
The RAFs Red Arrows aerobactic team burst into the sky above Newcastle Airport with an off the cuff demonsration of their terrifying skills.
They raced across the airport, skimming the ground, with a dense cloud trailing behind then, then burst into a starshell flying up unto the air in every direction.
All this after a 350 mile flight from their base in Kent, which the teams 10 Folland Gnat jets devoured in a quick, 38-minute trip.
The team was in Newcastle to announce the start of the years season of displays. Eighty-five displays were planned, including their 500th since the squadron was formed in 1965.
After refuelling at the airport, the Red Arrows gave their show, then raced off again.
They were due to return in the summer for displays at Newcastle, Sunderland and Teesside.
16/04/1970
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In this print from Memory Lane Prints, the renowned RAF's Red Arrows aerobatic team takes center stage as they burst into the sky above Newcastle Airport. With an impromptu demonstration of their awe-inspiring skills, these skilled pilots leave spectators in awe. Racing across the airport grounds, their jets skim the ground with precision and finesse, leaving a dense cloud trailing behind them. Suddenly, like a starshell exploding in all directions, they burst into the air showcasing their mastery of flight. Having flown 350 miles from their base in Kent in just 38 minutes aboard their ten Folland Gnat jets, this talented squadron arrived at Newcastle to announce the commencement of another thrilling season of displays. A staggering eighty-five shows were planned for this year alone, including a momentous milestone - their 500th display since formation back in 1965. After refueling at Newcastle Airport, these remarkable aviators wasted no time and treated onlookers to an exhilarating show before swiftly departing once again. However, fans need not despair as they are set to return during summer for more breathtaking displays at Newcastle, Sunderland and Teesside. This snapshot captures a significant moment in history when bravery meets skill and precision so effortlessly within our skies. The image showcases not only the incredible talent possessed by these individuals but also serves as a reminder of the dedication and commitment exhibited by members of our esteemed Royal Air Force throughout decades past.
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