Blue Eagles

Associated sites:
Army Historic Aircraft Flight | The Museum of Army Flying | Army Air Corps Recruiting

So, our mystery destination for the display includes a plethora of stylish designs….	….the sleek elegance of the very best of British….
….where crowds of friendly, enthusiastic people feast their eyes on rare and classic lines….	….and indeed, the more modern lines of F1, as well as the charming Reena and Mellissa….
….yet also get to feel the power and the thrill of generations of racing thoroghbreds….	….and also have a very close in Blue Eagles display due to the unusual position of the crowd line. It can only be….

The Goodwood Festival of Speed – 11th to 13th July 2003

Ah, Goodwood. You don’t really need to say anything else, it is a stunning event with something for everyone. The speed and power of racing cars historic and modern as the blast up the Goodwood track leaving a tint of blue in the air from tyre and exhaust alike. The beauty of immaculately restored historic vehicles of all kinds. The glamour and luxury of the classic saloons, but all of this is found just walking across the carpark! When you get into the display itself, you simply do not know which way to turn next, the now famous annual event is packed with interesting and exciting displays from every motor manufacturer, historic and current, imaginable. Into this arena on an overcast but warm summers day came the Blue Eagles to display close into the crowd on a display line only possible because of Goodwood’s unusual position on the top of a hill. As the team ran in, the crowd slowly came to a complete halt and all eyes turned skyward. The display was spot on, afterwards Kav reported that even though he could see people were leaving the show as the Team displayed late in the afternoon, as the display progressed, the exodus stopped, then reversed as people moved to get a better view. This weekend will be a busy one for the Team. As, if previous Goodwoods are anything to go by, there will be a wide range of interesting visitors a well as two more displays to do, so stay tuned for the latest news here!

Friday 11th July

The display stand was quickly set up by Alex, Jim and Naomi in the wooded grounds at Goodwood.	Alex was soon hard at work selling Team clothing and memorabilia….
….but took time out to send a big hello to his girlfriend Karen!	Naomi wanted to get in on the act too and send a "Hi Nan!" to her grandmother who is a regular visitor to the site.
The display started with perfect formations against the thin grey overcast.	Kav and Neil proved that Waddington was no fluke as their pedal turns….
….and line abreast Elphinstone Loops….	….glinted smoothly in the afternoon light.
Not to be outdone, Dave and Sam ran in to break and flew a perfect heart.	Then Ray and Chris took centre stage and drew many gasps with the Eagle Roll….
….and Lynx loop.	The finale of the cross-over break is a real crowd-pleaser….
….as four Gazelles emerge from what appears to be one!	Meanwhile, the stand’s Gazelle cockpit was proving a popular attraction, as Colin explained helicopter operations to visitiors Hillary and Andrew.

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