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Photo of the Day (1.11.11)
There are few things in aviation that are more impressive than modern aerobatics. Take a minute to consider what's happening in this picture: nine difference pilots controlling machines that can reach speeds of 800mph, all within just a few feet of eachother.
If you've heard of or seen the Blue Angels, then you may be familiar with their English counterparts; the Royal Air Force's Red Arrows. Widely regarded as one of the best aerobatics teams in the world, the nine-man team has performed over 4,000 displays across 53 countries since their inception in 1965. Today's Photo of the Day by Emerald2810 is an astounding shot of the Red Arrows in their trademark diamond formation, high above Epsom, Surrey in England.
If you have a favorite shot from an air show or travel festival, we'd love to see it. Share it with us at Gadling's Flickr Group and it could wind up right here as our next Photo of the Day.
Filed under: Festivals and Events, Photos, Europe, United Kingdom, Photo of the Day
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
VKG Jan 14th 2011 3:42PM
The BAE T-1 Hawk may be able to achieve Mach 1.2, but they don't do it in formation flying. Neither do the Blue Angels in their FA-18's, or the Thunderbirds in their F-16's. Context is everything.