{"id":37943,"date":"2019-03-29T14:23:34","date_gmt":"2019-03-29T14:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qatar-news.org\/qatarnewsEn\/?p=37943"},"modified":"2019-03-29T14:23:34","modified_gmt":"2019-03-29T14:23:34","slug":"air-show-season-includes-uk-red-arrows-f-35s-and-747s","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qatar-news.org\/qatarnewsEn\/?p=37943","title":{"rendered":"Air show season includes UK Red Arrows, F-35s and 747s"},"content":{"rendered":"
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(CNN) \u2014 <\/cite>A British invasion and a Jumbo Jet anniversary tribute are both generating buzz around this year’s North American air show season. <\/span><\/p>\n

For the first time in more than a decade, the UK’s legendary Royal Air Force fighter jet performance team, the Red Arrows, are touring the USA<\/a> and Canada<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n

Known as “The Reds” — the team last visited the US briefly in 2008. The most recent big tour was way back in 1993. <\/span><\/p>\n

“It’s been a long time for the team,” said Red Arrows Sqn. Ldr. Adam Collins, who supervises the Reds. “We’re really looking forward to coming back and demonstrating the best of British.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Looking forward to a special show<\/h3>\n

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Collins offered CNN a peek at what they have planned for their approximately 25-minute North American display. <\/span><\/p>\n

The first half will mainly include all nine jets flying complex aerobatics very close together with breathtaking precision. During the second half they’ll break into groups of five and four jets — each group executing thrilling opposition passes and other dynamic maneuvers. <\/span><\/p>\n

Depending on the terrain, weather and other factors, some pilots may fly a minimum of 100-300 feet above the ground, at terrific speeds. Highlights include a special formation honoring this summer’s 50th anniversary of Apollo 11.<\/span><\/p>\n

Geek alert: <\/strong>Although they’ve been retrofitted with digital GPS displays, Red Arrow jets still have analog cockpits because the Hawk T1 dates back to the 1970s. “It’s very nimble — very agile,” Collins told CNN. “It’s the perfect platform and it’s relatively straightforward for us to keep serviced on the road when we’re touring as well — due to its simplicity.”<\/span><\/p>\n

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Red, white and blue smoke is a regular part of any Red Arrows performance.<\/p>\n

Red Arrows<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Where to see the Red Arrows<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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