2024Red Arrows - First Day Cover

For six decades, the Red Arrows – the Royal Air Force (RAF) Aerobatic Team – have thrilled and entertained millions of people around the world with their aerobatic displays and colourful close-formation flypasts. Officially established in 1964 and with their first public display taking place seven months later, the Red Arrows and their red-painted Gnat jet trainers soon became the showpiece of the RAF – and one of Britain’s most important international ambassadors. Now in their 60th season and flying BAE Systems Hawks in displays since 1980, the Red Arrows continue to demonstrate their awe-inspiring teamwork and excellence around the globe.