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RAF Falcons soar over Silverstone at British Grand Prix

07 Jul 2026

The RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team delivered a spectacular aerial display over Silverstone ahead of the Formula 1 British Grand Prix, showcasing the precision, professionalism and skill of the Royal Air Force's premier military parachute display team.

An RAF Falcons parachute display team member in a navy blue flight suit and red helmet lands on a Silverstone racetrack showground, gesturing with a peace sign under a large red, white, and blue parachute bearing the letters 'RAF' on the white panels. Four more RAF Falcons circle above, ready to land.

Descending beneath their iconic red, white and blue canopies, the team captivated thousands of motorsport fans attending one of the UK's most prestigious sporting events. The display formed part of a busy season for the RAF Falcons, who perform at major events across the UK and overseas, demonstrating the exceptional standards required in military parachuting.

Based at RAF Brize Norton, the RAF Falcons are the Royal Air Force's only parachute display team and are widely recognised as the UK's premier military parachute display team. Throughout the display season, they use their displays to inspire future generations while showcasing the teamwork, dedication and expertise developed through military parachuting.

In the background, four Royal Air Force Falcons Parachute Display Team members, in conjunction with a compare, stand on a stage within a room, answering questions from a seated audience in the foreground. The Falcon on the righthand side is wearing a packed parachute for demonstration purposes.

Officer Commanding RAF Falcons, Flight Lieutenant Compton-Davies, said:

"Performing at Silverstone is always a privilege and this year's British Grand Prix provided another fantastic opportunity to showcase the professionalism, precision and teamwork of the RAF Falcons. The support from the crowd was incredible and the team were proud to represent the Royal Air Force on such a prestigious stage."

Flight Lieutenant Compton-Davies
Officer Commanding RAF Falcons

The display highlighted the unique capability of the RAF Falcons and the extensive training programme undertaken by team members to deliver safe and dynamic parachute displays at events around the world. Display parachuting remains one of the most challenging forms of the sport, requiring exceptional skill, commitment and coordination.

In an outside space, two Royal Air Force Falcons Parachute Display Team members, in conjunction with a compare, stand with microphones answering questions.

As the RAF Falcons continue their 2026 display season, the team will build on the success of Silverstone with appearances at events across the UK and overseas, engaging with communities and promoting the Royal Air Force to audiences of all ages. The British Grand Prix appearance once again demonstrated why the RAF Falcons remain one of the most recognisable and celebrated military display teams in the country.

 

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