Eastbourne International Airshow 2017
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THE<br />
BLADES<br />
The Blades are a<br />
leading display team<br />
of former Red Arrow<br />
pilots, renowned for<br />
breath-taking formation<br />
aerobatics and a<br />
cutting-edge display.<br />
The display itself showcases<br />
the amazing capabilities of the<br />
Extra 300, combined with the<br />
skill, experience and heritage of<br />
the pilots to deliver the ultimate<br />
in aerial excellence. The display<br />
lasts for 15 minutes and includes<br />
over 30 exhilarating manoeuvres,<br />
containing a variety of mindblowing<br />
aerobatic stunts flown<br />
just feet apart.<br />
The Blades have over 30,000<br />
flying hours and more than 4,000<br />
displays between them and fly<br />
under the leadership of Blade 1,<br />
Ben Murphy. The Blade 2 position<br />
will be shared between Chris<br />
Carder and Mark Cutmore with<br />
Kirsty Murphy at Blade 3 position<br />
and Andy Evans as Blade 4.<br />
FLYING TIMES<br />
Thurs 15:15; Fri 16:03; Sat 14:26; Sun 14:03<br />
DIMENSIONS<br />
Height: 2.62m<br />
Length: 6.96m<br />
Wingspan: 8m<br />
PERFORMANCE<br />
Max Speed: 253mph<br />
POWERPLANT<br />
1 x 300hp Lycoming AE10-540<br />
DID YOU KNOW?<br />
The Blades are the only aerobatic<br />
display team in the world that also<br />
operates as an airline, offering<br />
passengers the opportunity to<br />
experience life-changing close<br />
formation aerobatics!<br />
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EASTBOURNE INTERNATIONAL aIR S HOW <strong>2017</strong>
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