The Red Arrows famous formation is complete once more at VE Day Anniversary Air Show - Duxford
DIAMOND NINE - Of all the formations flown by the Red Arrows, Diamond Nine is the most recognisable, and indeed has become the team's signature formation, which means that it features in the display every year. When watching the Red Arrows in Diamond Nine formation, look for symmetry between the left- and right-hand sides, and for the formation to be of good length.
The team have their own position within each formation, and they all follow the leader. Red 6 has the easiest job, as he flies mainly in line astern (directly behind the leader). The situation is a little more complicated for Reds 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9, who each have other aircraft between them and Red 1.
In this case, the principle that applies is that they line themselves up on the leader to maintain the correct position, but in a slightly different way. They take one reference from the aircraft closest to them and draw another line (or reference) by lining up the leader's head with the head of the pilot in the aircraft which is next to them.
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The Red Arrows famous formation is complete once more at VE Day Anniversary Air Show - Duxford
DIAMOND NINE - Of all the formations flown by the Red Arrows, Diamond Nine is the most recognisable, and indeed has become the team's signature formation, which means that it features in the display every year. When watching the Red Arrows in Diamond Nine formation, look for symmetry between the left- and right-hand sides, and for the formation to be of good length.
The team have their own position within each formation, and they all follow the leader. Red 6 has the easiest job, as he flies mainly in line astern (directly behind the leader). The situation is a little more complicated for Reds 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9, who each have other aircraft between them and Red 1.
In this case, the principle that applies is that they line themselves up on the leader to maintain the correct position, but in a slightly different way. They take one reference from the aircraft closest to them and draw another line (or reference) by lining up the leader's head with the head of the pilot in the aircraft which is next to them.
Many thanks to all those who take the time to view add them as favourites and comment on my photographs. It is very much appreciated.
Best viewed in lightbox - please click on the image or press L.
© All rights reserved R K ERTUG. Please do not use this image on websites, blogs or any other media without my explicit written permission.