The Aviation Magazine No 48 January - February 2017 | Page 14
BAe Hawk T1As of The Red Arrows
Vans RV4/8s of the Ravens Display Team
Both days show cased the Republic of Irelands aviation history. The Irish Air Corps contributed 4 PC9s
known as “Eagle” displaying in formation and with a solo aircraft breaking away to display the aerobatic
attributes of the PC‐9M. Three Cessna FR172H Reims Rockets displayed together in their last ever public
display in a gentle, tight close formation routine. Representing Irelands rich aviation history the Irish His‐
toric Flight Foundations (IHFF) three Chipmunks and DH84 “Iolar” gave a very sedate display with the chip‐
munks trailing smoke enhancing their routine. Also in support for the weekend transiting Red 10 and being
the jump platform for the Black Knights and Irish Parachute Club was an Augusta Westland AW139.
Se Pardy, Director, Bray Air Display, said, “This is the first time in the event’s 11 year history that the Red
Arrows have performed and we are thrilled to have them here. To also have Italy’s finest, the Frecce Tri‐
colori and teams from the UK, France and Sweden, as well as the very best in Irish aviation is a wonderful
achievement for all involved. This really is a very special day for Bray and a day to remember in Irish avia‐
tion history. Many thanks to everyone who came out to watch the display this weekend, to the event
sponsors and the people of Bray for all their support.”
Eamonn Brennan, Chief Executive of the Irish Aviation Authority said, “We are very proud to have been
the main sponsor of the Bray Air Display 2016 in the year of the Centenary of the Easter Rising. We are de‐
lighted that the Air Display has been such a success. Aviation has played a critical role in the development
of the Irish economy over the last 100 years and it remains a key part of the Irish econo