Early one moring, just as the Gazelles were rising…..

The Team formed up in a bright patch of sunlight.

The building clouds added a dramatic background to the transit.

The perfect vic formation.

The close formation afforded some remarkable views of the aircraft.

Into a valley in the clouds….

On the way to Silverstone, the Team passed over another helicopter base, RAF Benson.

Alongside the formation….

….and above it.

A view across the formation, the new twin-fuselaged Gazelle!

Destination in sight, the track and airfield at Silverstone.

The pit straight, main stands and chicane.

On approach, the Team land at Silverstone.

The aircrew all loaded into the Lynx to reecce the display site shortly after arrival.

Lifting off over the fire crews to begin the display.

The Team ran in from behind the stands to start the display….

….the initial break catching the thousands of people at the circuit by surprise!

The two Al’s pedal turns at the far end of the flight line were spot on.

Ed and Graham’s aerobatics in the Lynx….

….had their own blue hole in the centre of the display line.

The blue hole was also a perfect backdrop for Stewart and Nige to perform the heart.

Formation product placement? The Silverstone hoardings make an unusual backdrop to the display.

The four Gazelles in really tight formation to begin the finale.

The four Gazelles in trailing Elphinstone loops, through which the waiting Lynx backflips.

The 90 up/90 down bunts by the two Als….

….followed by Stewart and Nige had a dramatic quality in the gathering clouds.

Yes, there really are four Gazelles in there!

The finale was really added to by the conditions.