The Black Eagles

[L500]

First time I’ve seen these boys. Bravo. Apologies for poor image. Finished with a Yin Yang too.

[Eric Mc]

Just been watching some of their display. They were keeping it very high but I bet the airshow committee will ask them to change some of it.

[zsdom]

They’ll have Weds & Thirsday to practise before a proper display on Friday at RIAT

[Deerfoot]

Saw the 2 practice displays at Boscombe Down last week.

They also have a nice routine when they arrive back in Wiltshire after a display.

We’ve met some of the crews who are staying locally during their stay in the UK, they’re really friendly unassuming guys.

[BrettMRC]

I was watching them practicing over Yeovilton a few days ago - they are very good!

[HiAsAKite]

Flew over the house yesterday when practising for Farnborough..

[David A]

Is this them just now over Camberley towards fanborough

[GRS40]

They are practicing over Farnborough right now!

[Strugs]

Watched them for a bit today. Pretty slick. Not quite as tight as the Arrows, and definitely flying higher and slower than the Arrows, but a very welcome sight. Wish I still worked at Boscombe Down to see them depart and return every day!

Still not sure why they thought it was easier/cheaper to take them apart and bring them over in Hercs, rather than transit them over. Although with a c.1000 mile range on the T-50 I guess that's a lot time and fuel stops, with perhaps not enough friendly states to stop over in.. so probably answered my own question!

Edited by Strugs on Tuesday 12th July 21:12

[Alex Z]

Eric Mc said:

Just been watching some of their display. They were keeping it very high but I bet the airshow committee will ask them to change some of it.

Why? Safety? Good/bad taste?

[ecsrobin]

H_4_ESC said:

They will be flying along the South coast tomorrow morning, up to Canterbury (9:23) before arriving at RIAT at 10am.

Just flew over Portsmouth rare occasion I have a tea break outside and just heard a lot of jets coming!

Sorry for the screenshot I just hit video as wasn’t sure what was coming.

[Eric Mc]

Alex Z said:

Eric Mc said:

Just been watching some of their display. They were keeping it very high but I bet the airshow committee will ask them to change some of it.

Why? Safety? Good/bad taste?

Airshow flying is very restricted now at Farnborough.

[andyA700]

A Hungarian Saab Grippen has just flown over South Kent, looks to be headed to RIAT.