The eight stamps feature the Red Arrows' trademark red, white and blue trails in the sky. The iconic aerobatics display team are also commemorated on an additional sheet of four stamps which depict their performances above famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, the Pyramids in Egypt and Niagara Falls. The Red Arrows, which is officially known as the Red Arrows aerobatic team, was established in 1964.
One of the world's premier aerobatic display teams, their first display took place seven months later. Ever since the Red Arrows and their red-painted Gnat jet trainers became the showpiece of the RAF. The Red Arrows, which is officially known as the Red Arrows aerobatic team, was established in 1964.
( Royal Mail/PA) (Image: Royal Mail/PA) The Red Arrows are based at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire and had flown almost 5,000 displays in 57 countries by the beginning of 2024. Now in their 60th season and flying BAE Systems Hawks in displays since 1980, the Red Arrows continue to demonstrate their teamwork and excellence around the globe. They are well recognised for their trademark Diamond Nine shape as well as a combination of their close formations and precision flying.
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