Documentary

Red Arrows Take America

Behind-the-scenes of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team’s most ambitious overseas tour. The four-part documentary follows the Red Arrows on a 22,000-mile journey across Canada and the United States – aimed at showcasing the best of British in North America. Pictures and footage from the 11-week tour made headlines around the world earlier this year but this series explains how it was done and the challenges overcome.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

Red Arrows Take America

First Air Date

January 8, 2020

Last Air Date

February 5, 2020

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

Channel 5

Episode 4
S01E04

Episode 4

On the final leg of the American adventure, a telephone call from the UK heralds major changes for the team. Red 2 pilot Damo has to rush home from Vancouver for the unexpected early arrival of his first child. The remaining eight head south to Miramar, and the largest military airshow in the US, where they share top billing with the US Navy's elite aerobatic team, the Blue Angels. Later, there's an iconic flypast over the Golden Gate Bridge and the Great Pacific Airshow, before an epic and challenging journey home

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