UK’s Red Arrows to perform at Karachi’s Sea View

The air show will also include performance by Pakistan Air Force's JF-17 Thunder aircraft


News Desk October 04, 2017
Reds 8 and 9 twist around the rest of the formation in Tornado during the display in Kuwait. PHOTO: twitter.com/rafredarrows

To celebrate 70 years of friendship between the United Kingdom and Pakistan, the Red Arrows aerobatics team is going to perform in Karachi on October 5.



The shows will begin after 2pm on Sea View Road and will also include a performance by the Pakistan Air Force's JF-17 Thunder aircraft. "The blue skies of Karachi would turn red with the presence of Royal Air Force team which is famous for its jaw dropping formation aerobatics," said a statement.

Royal Air Force Aerobatics Teamperforms in Karachi



The Red Arrows is one of the world's premier aerobatic display teams. Its members are considered to be the public face of the Royal Air Force. The Red Arrows first flew in 1965 and has since flown 4,800 missions around the globe, including a full display over Islamabad in 1997 and stopping to refuel in Karachi last year.



The team consists of more than 120 personnel, including pilots, engineers and essential support staff. Together, they demonstrate the excellence and capabilities of the Royal Air Force.

COMMENTS (2)

BrainBro | 7 years ago | Reply Last time I saw them was in Rawalpindi, and I was a kid.
zakhta | 7 years ago | Reply Great news, thanks ET for sharing news of happenings in Karachi.
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