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SEVEN DISPLAYS LEFT FOR RAF FALCONS 2018 DISPLAY SEASON

As the summer months quickly disappear, the end of the RAF Falcons 2018 display season draws closer than ever. It only seems a few weeks ago that the Team were launching the season and jumping into the FA Wales Cup Final at Newtown Football Club.

The RAF Falcons celebrate RAF100 at RAF Brize Norton’s Annual Formal Reception where a time capsule was buried to mark 100 years of the Royal Air Force
The RAF Falcons celebrate RAF100 at RAF Brize Norton’s Annual Formal Reception where a time capsule was buried to mark 100 years of the Royal Air Force

Over the last few months the Team have been up and down the country displaying at events such as British Touring Car Championships, RAF100 events, airshows, royal showgrounds, Station Families Days and many more.

The RAF Falcons performing in April 2018 for their Public Display Authority, which was awarded by Air Vice-Marshal David Cooper CBE MA BEng(Hons) RAF, Air Officer Commanding No. 2 Group
The RAF Falcons performing in April 2018 for their Public Display Authority, which was awarded by Air Vice-Marshal David Cooper CBE MA BEng(Hons) RAF, Air Officer Commanding No. 2 Group

"Reflecting on the season so far, it has been a privilege to have the opportunity to work with the RAF Falcons. What the Team achieve over the course of a year is such a credit to their hard work and dedication to bring the best possible displays to those taking the time to spectate."

Flight Lieutenant Mikaela Harrison
Deputy Officer Commanding the RAF Falcons

The RAF Falcons entertain thousands of motor sport enthusiasts at the British Touring Car Championships at Thruxton Circuit on 20th May 2018
The RAF Falcons entertain thousands of motor sport enthusiasts at the British Touring Car Championships at Thruxton Circuit on 20th May 2018

The RAF Falcons still have seven displays to complete this year so do not panic there is still time left to see their impressive parachute display.  Six of these events are by invitation only but their last public display will be at The Warren Classic and Supercar Show in Maldon, Essex on 23 September 2018, which will mark the end of the 2018 display season.

Sergeant Lee Coonan, Second Year Falcon jumps with the RAF ensign at Carterton Community College on 17th July 2018 to mark the end of the RAF100 STEM challenge
Sergeant Lee Coonan, Second Year Falcon jumps with the RAF ensign at Carterton Community College on 17th July 2018 to mark the end of the RAF100 STEM challenge
Corporal Chris West, First Year Falcon talks to school children about parachuting at the Cheltenham Science Festival
Corporal Chris West, First Year Falcon talks to school children about parachuting at the Cheltenham Science Festival
The RAF Falcons displaying at the Tenth Annual Armed Forces Day in Llandudno
The RAF Falcons displaying at the Tenth Annual Armed Forces Day in Llandudno
The RAF Falcons decorate the skies above the Cotswold Show on 8 July 2018
The RAF Falcons decorate the skies above the Cotswold Show on 8 July 2018

 

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