Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team Red Arrows

ROYAL AIR FORCE AEROBATIC TEAM RED ARROWS

History: Formed on March 1, 1956.

Official blazon

Badge: In front of a plate nine arrowheads gules each bendwise three, three and three.
Motto: Eclat

Origin/meaning

The Red Arrowheads are a symbol of the Team's Name. They are shown in one of the display formation of the Team. The badge was granted in April 1980.

Literature: Image from Defence Brand Portal Ministry of Defence. Information from Knights of the Sky Part 3 Support Squadron - Teams by B.R. Holliss and R. Symons.

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