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Red Aces; PAF Aerobatic Team
Topic Started: Sun Jul 13, 2014 11:21 pm (48 Views)
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The RED ACES

Gaining the same praises like the "Blue Diamonds" the Philippine Air Force "Red Aces" were the 7th Tactical Squadrons Aerial Demonstration Team.

Early in 1971, by the orders of then Brig. Ge. Rancudo, wing commander of the 5th fighter wing, two teams were formed to perform in the aviation week celebration. The two teams were to be formed and manned by the respective squadrons namely the 6tfs and 7tfs. Thus the “Blue Diamonds” became 6tfs aerobatic squadron and the “Red Aces” became the 7tfs aerobatic team. After its successful performance in the Aviation week at the Manila International Airport it drew raves from thousands of Boy Scouts and the people of Pangasinan during the Boy Scout Jamboree held there. The squadron used to have then F-86 Sabre jets as their main asset. With the use of the F-8H Crusader as primary aircraft, the Red Aces temporarily disbanded in 1974. When the S-211 jets came around, the team was reorganized in 1996. Today, the team is very much in demand in performing to the public. On several occasions it became the regular main attraction of the International Hot Air Balloon Festival at Clark Air Base, Pampanga.

With the use of the F-8H Crusader as primary aircraft and the retirement of the F-86 Sabre, the Red Aces temporarily ceased to exist in the 1974. The team was merged with the “Golden Sabres” team into the “Sabres” aerobatic team. The “Red Aces” were later re-established in 1996, this time flying with five Aermacchi S-211.

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Sabers

The “Golden Sabres” display team was first formed in 1972. Their first demonstration occurred on April 9, at Iba, Zambales. The team flew F-86F Sabre fighters equipped with smoke generators. In 1974, together with the “Red Aces” they became simply the “Sabres” display team. The “Sabres” team lasted just a few years, until a petrol crisis forced its disbandment.

http://aerobaticteams.net/red-aces-golden-sabres.html

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Related links;

Red Aces
http://www.oocities.org/capecanaveral/hangar/7279/redaces.html

Philippine Air Force Aerobatic Display Teams
http://aerobaticteams.net/red-aces-golden-sabres.html

S211 Warrior
http://w11.zetaboards.com/NDSFP/topic/9352253/
Edited by Flipzi, Mon Jul 14, 2014 12:02 am.
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VIDEO: The Blue Diamonds and Red Aces

Part 1 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10202412595616274

Part 2 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10202423877258308

Credits to the video and photo owners.

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F5 Freedom Fighter
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S211 Warrior
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Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=430040563802891&set=a.229834423823507.1073741825.172035806270036&type=1&theater
Edited by Flipzi, Sun Jul 13, 2014 11:37 pm.
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VIDEO: PAF Red Aces Aerobatic Team 1997



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