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Genuine Red Arrows Flying Suit Signed by the 2024 Team Closed
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Genuine Red Arrows Flying Suit Signed by the 2024 Team Closed

Genuine Red Arrows Flying Suit Signed by the 2024 Team


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This unique piece of aviation memorabilia has been worn by Squadron Leader Jon Bond, the new "Red 1, Team Leader" for the 2024 season, and is signed by the entire 2024 Team.

Representing the speed, agility and precision of the Royal Air Force, the team is the public face of the service. They assist in recruiting to the Armed Forces, act as ambassadors for the United Kingdom at home and overseas and promote the best of British.

Following advanced flying training, Jon was selected to be a “Creamie” qualified flying instructor on the Tucano at RAF Linton-on-Ouse. The term Creamie is traditionally given to pilots who are selected to become flying instructors due to being above average through their advanced flying training. He was the Tucano display pilot in 2012. Jon was then posted to RAF Coningsby, where he flew the Typhoon FGR4 with 3(F) Squadron. During his frontline tour, Jon flew various operations, including providing Quick Reaction Alert to safeguard the skies in the UK, Lithuania and the Falkland Islands. During a previous period with the Red Arrows, Jon led the Synchro Pair and completed tours to the Gulf region, mainland Europe and North America. More recently, he has been in planning role at the RAF’s Display Wing Headquarters. He joins the Red Arrows as Team Leader and Red 1 for the 2024 season.

What a fantastic keepsake from the world's best known aerobatic display team!

With huge thanks to The Red Arrows for their continued support and fantastic donation.

Please note: Postage and packaging applies. Successful bidders can collect items on the night of the Ball or from our Aerobility HQ at Blackbushe Airport.