The Blades (aerobatic team)

[2] The team was founded in 2005 by Andy Offer, a former leader of the Red Arrows,[1] and Chris Norton, a Royal Air Force wing commander.

[7] These two-seated propeller aircraft were used for four plane displays as well as corporate flying events during which passengers can be carried on board.

The Blades made their debut performance in 2006 at a party held by David Beckham prior to the World Cup.

Since then they have performed as part of the 80th birthday celebrations of Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral Castle, and at the Bahrain Grand Prix and Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival.

[6] Alongside their aerobatic displays and commercial work, The Blades also helped the Royal Air Forces Association, a charity that supports RAF service personnel.

Two planes during a show at the Lowestoft Seafront Air Festival
Four planes in formation
The old orange and black livery