Diamond Nine

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Diamond Nine is the signature nine-aircraft formation flown by the Royal Air Force Red Arrows aerobatic display team.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf aerobatic flight formation
aircraft formation
associatedWithColourScheme red and white smoke trails
red-painted aircraft
associatedWithServiceBranch Royal Air Force
associatedWithUnit RAF Aerobatic Team Red Arrows
surface form: RAF Scampton-based Red Arrows

RAF Waddington
surface form: RAF Waddington-based Red Arrows
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
displayAltitudeRange low to medium altitude
displayRole aerobatic display
public airshow display
flightDiscipline VFR formation flying
formationShape diamond
formationSymmetry bilateral symmetry
isIconicFor Red Arrows brand identity
isPartOf Red Arrows standard display sequence
isRecognizedAs symbol of RAF aerobatic excellence
isSignatureFormationOf RAF Aerobatic Team Red Arrows
surface form: Red Arrows
numberOfAircraft 9
oftenPhotographedAt UK airshows
international aviation events
operatedBy Royal Air Force
requiresSupportFrom display planners
ground crew
requiresTeamSize at least nine display pilots
requiresTrainingLevel advanced military jet aerobatics
safetyCharacteristic requires strict separation and discipline
safetyManagedBy Red Arrows safety protocols
typicalAircraftType BAE Systems Hawk T1
BAE Systems Hawk T1
surface form: BAE Systems Hawk T1A
typicalLeadPosition front apex of diamond
typicalSpeedRange high subsonic
usedBy RAF Aerobatic Team Red Arrows
surface form: Red Arrows

RAF Aerobatic Team Red Arrows
surface form: Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team
usedFor demonstrating pilot skill
international airshows
national ceremonial events
precision close-formation flying
visibilityCharacteristic high visual impact from ground

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