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Flightline Uk wrote: ↑Wed Mar 30, 2022 10:58 am When they came to Waddington, RIAT and Farnborough 10 years ago, the aircraft were dismantled and brought over on civilian freighter aircraft to Manchester Airport. They were then roaded to RAF Leeming to be rebuilt.

I doubt cross continental ferry flying is an option for them, even in the best of times.

𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐄𝐚𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞!

After cancelling their plans to visit Europe last year (Due to Covid uncertainty) the world-famous Black Eagles are now planning to make a spectacular return to Europe with a display at this year's Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT)!

The 53rd Air Demonstration Group, nicknamed the Black Eagles, is the aerobatic demonstration team of the Republic of Korea Air Force. The team performs on eight South Korean built KAI T-50B Golden Eagle supersonic advanced trainers and light combat aircraft.

The team is based at Wonju AB, in Gangwon province and is composed of nine pilots - one of whom is the squadron commander and does not fly in the show. The team also has thirty maintenance crew members and six assistant crew members who maintain the aircraft, provide narration, produce videos, and set up sound equipment.

The Black Eagles have previously performed at the Royal International Air Tattoo in 2012 where they won the King Hussein Memorial Sword, for the " 'Best Overall Flying Demonstration' and the 'As The Crow Flies Trophy'. They have also performed at the RAF Waddington International Air Show where they were awarded the Boeing Trophy for the best display.

SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean Air Force's aerobatic flight team plans to join three international air shows in Britain in July, Seoul officials said Monday, marking its first visit to the European nation in 10 years.

The Black Eagles team is set to participate in the Southport Air Show, Royal International Air Tattoo, and Farnborough Airshow from July 9-22, as part of military diplomacy to promote South Korean-made aircraft.

The team last attended a British show in 2012. Later, it joined flight events in Singapore and Malaysia but did not travel to Britain due largely to geographical distance, according to the officials.

The team of 12 pilots will fly eight T-50B supersonic trainer jets to stage various performances, including its trademark show of drawing with smoke tails the taegeuk mark, a signature symbol of South Korea's national flag.

A joint flight with its British counterpart, the Red Arrows, has also been arranged to highlight the two countries' friendship, the Air Force said.

Next month, the Air Force plans to disassemble nine T-50B jets, including a spare, and transport them to Britain by air. South Korea will also utilize three C-130 transport aircraft to ship other pieces of equipment.

Following its trip to Britain, the team plans to visit 13 other countries, including Poland, Slovakia, Egypt and the Philippines, to promote South Korean military assets, such as the FA-50 light attack aircraft.

The squad's flight distance before its return home is estimated to be 20,000 kilometers, the Air Force said.

On the 25th of July, the Black Eagles will depart to Poland where they will display at the Polish Air Force Academy in Deblin demonstrating the aircraft to the Polish Air Force officials. It has not been confirmed yet on what day/s the team will display and if the base will be open to the public. Sadly the third and also the last leg of the Black Eagles European Tour which would see the team display in Slovakia has been cancelled meaning that their display in Poland will be the only opportunity to see the team in mainland Europe.