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TThe 2005 Team Displays – RAF Waddington – 02 & 03 July 2005.

The International Air Show at RAF Waddington is one of the largest air displays in the United Kingdom. Military aircraft from all over the world visit the airfield to take part in the show, and this year was no exception. Exhibits included aircraft from all over Europe and the United States. The weather on the Saturday was overcast and gusty, but the Sunday dawned bright and with a very high coudbase. On both days, the Flight once again began their display in company with the Blue Eagles, the 11 aircraft of the combined Teams making an impressive sight. The display was superb, the six aircraft easily filling the huge flight line at Waddington, keeping the whole audience entertained. The new display for this year includes a centerpiece ‘aerial ballet’ by the rotary-winged section, while the fixed-wing section fly formations around it. Below are the highlights from the two day display.

All photographs Keith Draycott.

The two Army Air Corps Team run in together through the less than perfect Saturday weather.	The rotary-winged section take centre stage as the fixed-wings formate around them.

Jan and Chris cross in the Scout and Alouette.	Rod runs in to centre in the Sioux as the fixed-wing section cross behind.

Jan and Chris taxy back in at the end of the display past the Polish Air Force Team.	On the second day, Keith took advantage of the bright sun to get some close ups of the Team.

Bill during the pre-start checks in the Beaver.	Connor in the Chipmunk.

Peter starts the Auster.	Rod taxies out on the Sioux.

Chris just after take-off in the Alouette.	Jan lifts off in the Scout in front of the Royal Jordanian Falcons.

The display begins with the whole Flight in echlon prior to the break.	The fixed-wing section in vic.

The central ‘aerial ballet’ by the rotary-winged section.	Peter pulls round in the Auster.

Connor in a slow flypast in the Chipmunk.	The fixed-wing section glinting in the sun.

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