RAF Red Arrows

This year, for the first time ever Sunderland International Airshow will welcome the RAF Red Arrows on all three days.

The Red Arrows are one of the world’s premier aerobatic teams and also act as ambassadors for the United Kingdom, and its industry, at home and overseas.

There are nine Red Arrows display pilots, all of whom are from frontline squadrons and are experienced officers. They are led by the Team Leader and Red 1 – Squadron Leader Jim Turner.

To mark the 50th season, the Red Arrows’ BAE Systems Hawk T1 jets are carrying a new Union flag tailfin design, in a celebration of the best of British.