The RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team have conducted their first display of the 2021 season, performing at the Midlands Air Festival.
The first weekend of June 2021 saw the Team conduct their brand new 60th Anniversary display for thousands of families and visitors at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire.
Flight Lieutenant Chris Wilce, Officer Commanding RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team said:
“It was a real privilege to perform our first display since 2019 in front of a vibrant crowd at Midlands Air Festival. We look forward to displaying many more times throughout the summer in our 60th Anniversary year.”
Flight Lieutenant Chris Wilce
Officer Commanding
RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team
The Midlands Air Festival, a spectacular aviation event for all the family was a three-day, action packed programme held in the surroundings of the historic Ragley Hall Estate.
Sergeant Mike Davies, Third Year Falcon said:
“It has been a difficult year for all, and we were very excited to be able to perform in front of the public again since 2019. The Midlands Air Festival at Ragley Hall offered the perfect back drop for the first show and we hoped the British public enjoyed our new 60th Anniversary display, which we have been working on over the winter months. Along with this first display, we hope we can do something to lift the spirits of the crowd and start to put some colour back into the skies.”
Sergeant Mike Davies
Third Year Falcon
The Team performed their thrilling new display on both the Saturday and Sunday of the Air Festival, their first public event since achieving their Public Display Authority last month. The new routine is a combination of numerous precise manoeuvres, designed to decorate the skies and captivate all audience members.
Flight Lieutenant Stu Philpott, Deputy Officer Commanding RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team said:
“The display was a culmination of many months of hard work and determination which paid off through delivery of our very first 60th Anniversary display. Midlands Air Festival was a great host and the crowd were incredible. What a great start to the season.”
Flight Lieutenant Stu Philpott
Deputy Officer Commanding
RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team
