Red Arrows 50th Anniversary - OUT NOW!

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The Royal Air Force's world-famous Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, celebrates its 50th display season in 2014 and Key Publishing brings you the official history in this 100-page special magazine. From every pilot and every aeroplane the team has used to the bases it has flown from, this publication is a must for all fans of airshows worldwide.

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2014 - THE 50TH
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Since 1965 the Red Arrows has been thrilling crowds. In that time 150 pilots – 149 men and one woman – have flown with the team. Meet the pilots from Red 1 to Red 11, which make up the 2014 Red Arrows Team.

THE CIRCUS, THE SMOKE AND THE SPARES
A Red Arrows display is the culmination of dedicated hard work behind the scenes. Without the efforts of the engineers, known as the Blues, the pilots would remain firmly on the ground.

YELLOW JACKETS
Learn how The Red Arrows Story began back in 1964 with just a small team of yellow-painted Gnats.

FROM GNAT TO HAWK
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Former Red Arrows Leader Brian Hoskins describes how the team moved from the diminutive Gnat to the Hawk during the winter of 1979/80.

BASES PAST AND PRESENT
The Red Arrows have called four airfields home in the last 50 years.

AND MUCH MORE!

Red Arrows 50 Anniversary is AVAILABLE NOW from WHSmith and other leading newsagents for just £5.99. Alternatively, you can order your copy with FREE P&P* from our online shop.

*UK and BFPO only.

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