The Gnat Display Team has added a third Folland Gnat to its fleet and will be flying three-ship displays at this year’s airshows.
Airshow organisers are now eyeing up the team for its three-ship display routine in this, the 50th anniversary of the Red Arrows first display season; the team originally starting out flying the Gnat.
The Gnat Display Team has been flying two red Gnats at airshows for the past four years, but for the coming season a third Gnat (G-MOUR) – in bright yellow – will be part of the routine. G-MOUR will remain in the Yellowjacks Aerobatic Team colours – to pay respect to the display team that was the precursor to the Red Arrows.
Kev Whyman says the progression from a pairs to a three-ship display brings a multitude of different options as to how they select and sequence manoeuvres so they can enhance the visual spectacle of their displays. “Our experimentation with the various combinations is taking time”, he says. “But we are looking forward to showing off the results of the hard work. The sleek lines of the Gnat undoubtedly make the Vic formation look very elegant in the sky.”
Photo courtesy of Darren Harber
http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2014/03/25/airshow-news-gnat-display-team-becomes-a-3-ship/
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