Taming Sari

History

“Taming Sari” were the first Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF or Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia) aerobatic display team. The team was formed in 1983 at the RMAF Flying Training Center #1, based at Alor Setar, Kedah. Originally the team flew five Pilatus PC-7 Mk I trainers painted in white, red and blue colors. Later “Taming Sari” reduced the team numbers to just three aircraft and also slightly changed the livery of the airplanes.
In 1995, two of the team's PC-7s accidentally collided in mid-air but both pilots escaped safely from the incident. The team performed for the last time in 1995, during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) exhibition.

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Pilatus PC-7 Mk. I

Smokey Bandits

The “Smokey Bandits” are the current Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) aerobatic display team. They fly with five MiG-29N/NUB fighters, using another one as a spare. All the team's aircraft are painted in a standard gray camouflage scheme. Based at Kuantan, the team is a unit of No. 17/19 Skn (Squadron), which is also known as the “Taufan Ganas”. All of the team's pilots are operational fighter pilots, including a female pilot, Major Patricia Yap Syau Yin, who flies as a solo. The “Smokey Bandits” demonstration team was first formed in 2001. From 6 to 9 July 2011, the “Smokey Bandits” made their international debut during the Brunei International Defence Exhibition (BRIDEX). The other main events at which the team performs are the Formula One “PETRONAS” Malaysian Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit and at the “LIMA” Airshow.

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MiG-29N/NUB

Cavallini Rampanti and Cavallino Rampante

Cavallini Rampanti History

The “Cavallini Rampanti” (Prancing Horses) were an Italian Air Force aerobatic team. This team was created in 1950 and flew four De Havilland Vampire MB Mk.51 fighters until 1952, when the team was disbanded. They were a part of 4th Aerobrigata, Grosseto.

Cavallini Rampanti Gallery

De Havilland Vampire MB Mk.51

Cavallino Rampante History

Cavallino Rampante (Prancing Horse) has been established in 1956 from 4th aerobrigata, as a successor of Cavallini Rampanti but this time flew five Canadair Sabre Mk4 (F-86 Sabre). The team existed until 1957.

Cavallino Rampante Gallery

Canadair Sabre Mk.4

Getti Tonanti

History

The “Getti Tonanti” (Thunder Jets) were an Italian Air Force aerobatic display team.The team was created in 1959 at Rimini airbase from the 5th Aerobrigata. The team flew F-84F “Thunderstreak” fighters and existed until 1960. This team also took part in the opening of the Olympic Games in Rome in 1960 and for this reason the team’s color scheme incorporated the Olympic Games rings and colors on the tails of their aircraft.

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F-84F Thunderstreak