The RAF Red Arrows Aerobatics Team

The world famous Red Arrows consisting of 9 BAe Hawks will again headline the show for their 12th appearance at Dawlish Carnival. The reception they get from you, the spectators, makes Dawlish one of their preferred places in the world to perform. 

Dawlish’s setting gives spectators a unique viewpoint of the display especially for photographers, evidence of which is dotted around the Internet including some wonderfully edited videos. This year the lead aircraft, Red 1, will be flown by Wng Cmdr Jas hawker with the whole team carrying out their full 20 minute breathtaking display of aerobatics for the crowds in Dawlish including maneouvures such as the famous Diamond Roll and the Typhoon Roll. 

The aircrew also includes Devonian Flt Lt Damian Ellacott, his second year with the team. Red 10 Flt Lt Andy Robins will again commentate. He will land in his helicopter at one of the static display sites before proceeding to the Sea Front Commentator's and ATC Area.

The Royal Jordanian Falcons

The Royal Jordanian Falcons is a perennial national acrobatic team formed in 1976 at the initiative of His Majesty the Late King Hussein Bin Talal. It has an international reputation for precision, professionalism and spectacular performance.

With the continuous support of His Majesty King Abdullah II and under the supervision of His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Bin Al- Hussein; the honorary President, the team continues to tour the world exposing the Jordanian family to millions of spectators every year.

The Royal Jordanian Falcons team functions as a highly specialized asset for the promotion of Jordan , serving as the country's "roving ambassadors". The unique status as professional acrobatic team allows the Royal Jordanian Falcons the opportunity not only to present the sophisticated state of aviation in Jordan , but also to promote the goodwill and interest in their native country.

The Royal Jordanian Falcons team presently consist of (5) Extra-300 L aerobatic aircraft and the team displays in a 4- ship formation presenting a blend of both formation and solo aerobatic performances.

The team consists of (9) members, directing them is Colonel Mohammed Al-Momani, with 3600 Flying hrs. Leading the formation is Maj. Mohammed Qoul; this is his 5^th year with the team and has a total of 2000 hrs flying time.

The Typhoon (previously known as the Eurofighter) is the RAF's only fast jet display act this year and it is the aircraft's first appearance at Dawlish.

The Typhoon was a joint project between the UK, Germany, Italy and France. The aircraft is designed for high altitude supersonic air combat but equally dynamic at low levels as the spectators at the airshow will see. Flight Leiutenant Jim Walls is the display pilot backed up by a support crew of 6 people.

The Battle of Britain was the last major battle to take place in British Airspace. The bravery and skills of the heavily outnumbered crew both in the air and on the ground was something we all need to remember and be thankful for.

The BBMF is based at RAF Coningsby (the same home as the Typhoon) and maintains a sizeable fleet of aircraft including a Lancaster Bomber, Chipmunk and numerous variants of the Spitfire a well as the Spitfire, Hurricane and Dakota you will see today.