Many people ask how they can obtain photographs, videos and films of the Red Arrows. UK tax-payers will be relieved to learn that we do not supply photographs ourselves, but we do endeavour to give the most up-to-date information of where these items can be sourced. UK enthusiasts can often find Red Arrows' footage included in aviation videos on sale at shops such as W H Smith (and, of course, specialist video shops).

The Red Arrows Merchandise Company, an officially licensed source of Red Arrows souvenirs can be found at www.redarrowsshop.com or telephone 01252 377 675. The Red Arrows Merchandise Company also run the official Red Arrows Fan Club. For more information visit www.redarrowsclub.com.

Absolutely! All cameras are welcome. All the photos you see on this web site have been taken straight out the window of the plane. We are always getting feedback from passengers who are delighted with their photographic results - and these are amateur photographers! We even provide a few fun onboard photographic opportunities where you can try on Antarctic clothing or hug a 'life size' penguin. The information pack you will receive after you book your flight contains photography hints and tips.

The Red Arrows began work in late 1964 to prepare for the 1965 Air Display Season. The squadron was officially constituted on 1 March 1965. The first official display was at RAF Little Rissington in the Cotswolds on 6 May 1965. This was a special display to introduce the Team to the media, and due to bad weather a flat show was flown. The first public display was three days later (9 May 1965) at Clermont Ferrand in France.

The Team have been based at RAF Scampton in Lincolnshire since 2001. In the past they have also been based at RAF Fairford, RAF Kemble, and RAF Cranwell.

The Red Arrows have always flown whichever aircraft is in service as the RAF’s advanced fast jet trainer; currently the BAE SYSTEMS Hawk T. Mk.1. From 1965 until 1979 The Red Arrows flew the Folland Gnat, the Hawk’s predecessor. The idea of utilising front line operational aircraft for formation aerobatic display teams was dropped in the early 1960s on the grounds of cost.

By 1965, RAF training aircraft were predominantly red in colour. The ‘arrows’ part of the title was in recognition of the Black Arrows, a very popular squadron aerobatic team in the late 50s and early 60s.

There is, of course, an element of danger in any form of flying but the type of flying carried out by the Red Arrows is not dangerous in itself. The pilots are amongst the most highly qualified and experienced within the RAF. They have been selected for their above average flying skills and are all proficient at formation flying before they are considered for selection for the Team.

Red 10 is a fully-qualified Hawk pilot of Flight Lieutenant rank who flies the 10th aircraft when the Red Arrows deploy to an airfield site away from base. This gives the Team a reserve aircraft at the display site. Also known as the Road Manager, Red 10’s main duties include display co-ordination and acting as the Team’s dedicated Ground Safety Officer during the display season.

One of the prerequisites for selection for The Red Arrows is that the pilot must have completed at least one operational tour on a fast combat jet such as Tornado, Jaguar or Harrier, but few female pilots have yet done so and are therefore in a position to be eligible for selection.

The Red Arrows do not decide where they are going to display. This is fortunate, as the members of the Team would rather not get involved in deciding who to say yes to and who to turn down. An organisation known as the RAF Events Team decides where The Red Arrows and all the other RAF display assets will perform.

Anyone can make a bid for The Red Arrows (or any other RAF display aircraft for that matter). You need to make your bid in writing before the end of September for the following year. The MOD Participation Committee collates all the many hundreds of requests and considers them on their merits.

In addition to the ninety-plus full displays that The Red Arrows give each year, the Team flies quite a few straight flypasts at fetes, garden shows, sponsored events, etc when they can be fitted in whilst in transit to or from a full display and when there is no significant deviation from the planned course.

Much as we would like to return to the USA, Africa or Australia, or travel to South America, Japan, Korea, China and a whole raft of countries we have never visited, we cannot answer this question. It may be that we have not been officially invited by the Government of that particular country, it may be because there is no organisation willing to pay the cost. One country we cannot go to with the Hawk is New Zealand - the aircraft cannot carry enough fuel to get us there!

In the execution of our training and operations we take safety very seriously and make every effort to minimize inconvenience to the general public. However we are not arrogant enough to believe that everyone likes The Red Arrows. We do not receive many complaints, but those which are directed against the Team are dealt with by the Public Relations Officer in the first instance.

Sadly, no. The Red Arrows are an operational squadron and that the environment we work in (on the ground as well as in the air) can be a dangerous place. The flight line is extremely busy particularly during the winter months when the pilots are flying six training slots each day and there is much activity. Likewise, there is always a lot going on inside the hangar where routine and major servicing is carried out on the aircraft.

Some videos are available through our campus libraries at no charge - a few can be lent out while others must be viewed in the library. For a number of classes, the videos are available for rental from MBS Direct. All videos handled by MBS are also available for viewing in our campus libraries. The rental fee is $15 and the refundable deposit fee is $25. Check with course's Information Page to see which applies to your particular course. Still others may be rented from a video store or Netflix.

Acknowledged as one of the world’s premier aerobatic teams, The Red Arrows are the public face of the Royal Air Force. The Red Arrows exist to demonstrate the professional excellence of the RAF and promote recruitment to the RAF. Evidence shows that The Red Arrows have inspired a significant number of people to join the RAF, both as officers and airmen, and to all trades, not just aircrew.

long as the weather is in limits for a formation of nine aircraft, there are three types of display the Leader can fly: the Full Display; the Rolling Display; and the Flat Display. To carry out a full looping display the base of the cloud must be above 4,500 feet to avoid the aircraft entering the cloud at the top of a loop. If the cloud base is less than 4,500 ft but more than 2,500 ft the Team will perform the Rolling Display substituting wing-overs and rolls for the loops.

The most up-to-date list of Red Arrows displays available can always be found on this site. For more information on other Royal Air Force displays and events in your area please go to www.raf4u.com

Several hundred members of the public write in each year asking for passenger flights with The Red Arrows, but unfortunately all have to be rejected. In the past we have rejected an offer of £100,000 to a charity of our choice in exchange for a flight. The main reason for this is that if we set a precedent and gave a flight to one person we would have to fly everyone who asked and there simply would not be enough sorties in the year.

Yes, your original source material (music, photos, video, slides, etc.) will be returned to you with your finished order.

Yes you can. Ede & Ravenscroft Photography and Graduation Film Services will have stands on the day for this purpose. Should you have any queries relating to videos or photography, you should contact the individual companies direct.

To see pictures of our hotel you can press on the "Photos & Videos" link in the bar at the left side of the page.

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The wearing of poppies in honor of America's war dead is traditionally done on Memorial Day, not Veterans Day. The practice of wearing of poppies takes its origin from the poem "In Flanders Fields," written in 1915 by John McCrae. Click here to read "In Flanders Fields.

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we do not make any programmes ourselves, we have no photographs to send you. However, in some cases these can be obtained from the production company responsible for a programme. Customer Services can provide further information: www.five.tv/aboutfive/contact/general

Usually they go back to the "front-line" squadrons to resume their main-stream career. Some of the pilots reach a natural break in their RAF engagement as they leave The Red Arrows and opt to leave the RAF.