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     • In 1964 the Firebirds aerobatic display team was disbanded becoming the last RAF team which uses fighters.
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   What happened to the Firebirds aerobatic display team?

   • Flt. Lt. Michael Cooke plane lose the wingtip and he ejected with serious injures. The other pilot landed its plane safely In 1964 the Firebirds aerobatic display team was disbanded becoming the last RAF team which uses fighters.

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   Who are the Firebirds aerobatic team?

   • The Team The Firebirds aerobatic team (formerly the fireflies aerobatic team) is a British Civilian Aerobatic team based at Lec Aerodrome in Bognor Regis, a town and seaside resort in West Sussex on the south coast of England. The Firebirds aerobatic team consists of two Van's RV4 aircraft.

   Firebirds Aerobatic Display Team — European Airshows

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   Who are the Royal Air Force Firebirds?

   • From 1963 the official aerobatic team of the Royal Air Force became the Firebirds which fly nine English Electric Lightning F.Mk 1A aircraft. The team was from No 56th Squadron at Wattisham, Suffolk as all planes were painted in the squadron's paint scheme in overall silver and red tail.

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   Who are Firebirds pyrotechnics & LEDs?

   • Mark Broadbent talks to the Firebirds aerobatic team, who perform with pyrotechnics and LEDs Evening pyro displays at UK airshows have brightened an industry rather beleaguered by diminished military participation, rising costs, bureaucratic challenges, new regulations and the COVID-19 pandemic.

   Firing fireworks from aircraft: inside the Firebirds aerobatic team

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   What aircraft do the Firebirds use?

   • The Firebirds use a pair of Van's Aircraft, G-SPRK (c/n 845) and G-SPRX (c/n 1622), RV-4s with their fireworks and multicoloured LEDs Paul Johnson One act bringing this colourful dimension to airshows is the Firebirds display team, a duo of pyro and LED-equipped Van’s RV-4s that are flown by Nigel Reid and John Dodd.

   Firing fireworks from aircraft: inside the Firebirds aerobatic team

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   Why did 2Excel disband its aerobatic display team?

   • An aviation company will disband its aerobatic display team as it said the cost of living crisis had "exacerbated" challenges. The Blades are part of 2Excel Aviation which is based at Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire. The team debuted in 2006 and many of its pilots are former Red Arrows.

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3. www.europeanairshows.co.uk › civil-team › fire-birdsFirebirds Aerobatic Display Team — European Airshows

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   Mar 3, 2022 · The Firebirds aerobatic team, a captivating sight at numerous airshows across the UK and Europe, is known for their thrilling performances using two Van's RV4 aircraft. These skilled pilots showcase their expertise by executing breathtaking close-formation aerobatics, impressive solo demonstrations, and awe-inspiring breaks during their dynamic ...

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4. www.key.aero › article › firing-fireworks-aircraftFiring fireworks from aircraft: inside the Firebirds ...

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   Apr 25, 2023 · Various UK civilian teams now fly pyro displays, with aircraft releasing fireworks and using LED lighting. The Firebirds use a pair of Van's Aircraft, G-SPRK (c/n 845) and G-SPRX (c/n 1622), RV-4s with their fireworks and multicoloured LEDs Paul Johnson.

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     The Firebirds Aerobatic Team with their Vans RV-4's at the Clacton Airshow on Fri 25th Aug 2023

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     The Firebirds - Amazing PYRO Display - Bournemouth Air Festival 2023

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6. thisisflight.net › team-directory › fireflies-display-teamFirebirds Display Team - This is Flight

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   The Firebirds Display Team are a civilian aerobatic team from the United Kingdom flying two Vans RV-8 kit planes, equipped to fly aerobatics at sunset with pyrotechnics. It was formed by Andy Durston and Jon Gowdy in 2015, originally known as the FireFlies.

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   In 1964 the Firebirds aerobatic display team was disbanded becoming the last RAF team which uses fighters. From 1963 the official aerobatic team of the Royal Air Force became the Firebirds which fly nine English Electric Lightning F.Mk 1A aircraft.

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   Sep 1, 2023 · A fantastic pyrotechnic night display from the Firebirds Aerobatic Display Team at Bournemouth Air Festival's Night Air 2023!Thumbnail photo by Paul Johnson ...

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   From 1963 the official aerobatic team of the Royal Air Force became the Firebirds which fly nine English Electric Lightning F.Mk 1A aircraft. In 1964 the Firebirds aerobatic display...

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10. www.bbc.com › news › uk-england-northamptonshireThe Blades: Sywell-based aerobatic team to disband due to ...

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    Jan 24, 2023 · An aviation company will disband its aerobatic display team as it said the cost of living crisis had "exacerbated" challenges. The Blades are part of 2Excel Aviation which is based at Sywell...