AIRFIX RED ARROWS GNAT STARTER MODEL SET SMALL

Airfix A55105

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (RAFAT), the formal name of the Red Arrows, began life at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire in 1965. Initially there were seven display pilots and ten Gnat jet trainers. The name 'Red Arrows' was chosen to combine the appeal and expertise of two earlier teams, the Black Arrows and the Red Pelicans.

Originally designed as a lightweight fighter, the Gnat in its two seater training form became the RAF Red Arrows' aerobatic aircraft, recognised across the world by their distinctive red livery.

Paint Scheme - Folland/Hawker Siddeley Gnat T.1, The RAF Red Arrows, RAF Kemble, Gloucsetershire, England, 1978/79.