The permanent team was initially formed on December 12, 1994, and flew six Cessna A-37B Dragonfly airplanes.

The team disbanded temporarily after the 2007 Seoul Air Show and reformed upon the arrival of their new T-50 Golden Eagle aircraft code-named as T-50B in 2010.

The farewell flight mission was directed by General Kim Eun-gi, ROKAF Chief of Staff on October 10, 2007.

[2] On July 1, 2012, the Black Eagles was awarded the Boeing Trophy for best display at the 17th Waddington International Airshow.

[3] On July 8, 2012, the Black Eagles were awarded the King Hussein Memorial Sword, for Best Overall Flying Demonstration and As The Crow Flies Trophy at the awards ceremony of the Royal International Air Tattoo, on their first appearance at the airshow.

The aircraft is the same as the original T-50 except for the smoke generation system, several cameras, and two wingtip visible lights.

The Black Eagles group demonstrates organized teamwork and sophisticated flight skills.