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Royal Air Force Typhoon Display Team
The Typhoon Display Team logo, consisting of the Royal Air Force roundel, the text "Royal Air Force" in blue, and "Typhoon Display Team" in red.
Logo of the Typhoon Display Team
Active2006 - present[1]
Country United Kingdom
Branch Royal Air Force
RoleAerobatic display team
Size1 pilot
c. 50 engineering & support staff[2]
Part ofNo. 29 Squadron
Home stationRAF Coningsby
WebsiteOfficial website
Commanders
Display PilotFlight Lieutenant David Turnbull[2]
Display Team ManagerFlight Lieutenant Nina Wilkinson[2]
Engineering ManagerSergeant Polly McKinlay[2]
Digital Media ManagerCorporal Jamie Platts[2]
Aircraft flown
FighterEurofighter Typhoon FGR4
Typhoon ZJ913 "Moggy", the team's current primary display aircraft, on the ground at RIAT 2024
Typhoon ZJ914 "Blackjack", the team's previous primary display aircraft, on the ground at RIAT 2022

The Typhoon Display Team is an aerobatic display team of the Royal Air Force (RAF), demonstrating the capabilities of the Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4, the RAF's primary multi-role combat aircraft. The team is based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire.[3][4]

The team performs displays each year, typically between May and September (referred to as the 'display season'), throughout the United Kingdom, with ocasional international displays. The team also performs flypasts of events that do not require or warrant a full display. Flypasts are typically performed while conducting pre-planned flights between locations, rather than a dedicated sortie, to save costs.[5]

The team is a sub-unit of No. 29 Squadron at RAF Coningsby, who provide the pilot, engineers, support staff, and aircraft. One pilot is selected each year from the team of Qualified Pilot Instructors at the Squadron to serve as display pilot for the following season.[2]

History

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Display

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Aircraft

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Main article: Eurofighter Typhoon

The team flies the Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4, the variant used by the RAF as their primary multi-role combat aircraft.

The RAF often apply a custom livery to one of its Typhoons for use by the team as its primary display aircraft. This aircraft will be used for displays where possible, however any other Typhoon FGR4s can be used for displays when the primary aircraft is unavailable. Each Typhoon used by the team is operated by No. 29 Squadron, and are utilised by the Squadron for training when not being used for displays.

List of primary display aircraft

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  • 2021 - 2023: ZJ914 "Blackjack". Livery featuring the Union Flag.
  • 2024 - present: ZJ913 "Moggy". Livery to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

Pilots

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In October/November of each year, one pilot is selected to be the display pilot for the following display season. The pilot is chosen from Qualified Pilot Instructors serving on the Typhoon's Operational Conversion Unit (OCU), 29 Squadron. Initial selection is made by Officer Commanding 29 Squadron, Station Commander RAF Coningsby, and the Combat Air Force Commander. Final selection is made by Air Officer Commanding No. 1 Group.[5]

The role of display pilot is usually held for one display season, however historically some pilots have served multiple seasons with the team.

List of display pilots

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  • 2006: Squadron Leader Matt Elliot[citation needed]
  • 2007: Flight Lieutenant Jim Walls[6]
  • 2008: Flight Lieutenant Charlie Matthews[7]
  • 2009: Flight Lieutenant Scott Loughran[8]
  • 2010: Flight Lieutenant Tim Clement[9]
  • 2011: Flight Lieutenant Tim Clement[10]
  • 2012: Squadron Leader Scott Loughran[11]
  • 2013: Flight Lieutenant Jamie 'Noz' Norris[12]
  • 2014: Flight Lieutenant Noel Rees[13]
  • 2015: Flight Lieutenant Jonathan 'Jonny' Dowen[14] and Flight Lieutenant Ben Westoby-Brooks[15]
  • 2016: Flight Lieutenant Mark ‘Schlongy’ Long[16]
  • 2017: Flight Lieutenant Ryan Lawton[17]
  • 2018: Flight Lieutenant Jim Peterson[18]
  • 2019: Flight Lieutenant Jim Peterson[19]
  • 2020: Flight Lieutenant Dean Rogers[20]
  • 2021: Flight Lieutenant James Sainty[21]
  • 2022: Flight Lieutenant Adam O’Hare[22]
  • 2023: Flight Lieutenant Matt Brighty[23]
  • 2024: Flight Lieutanant David 'Turbo' Turnbull[24]

References

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  1. ^ "RAF - Typhoon Display Team 2006". Typhoon Display Team. Archived from the original on 12 June 2006. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "The Team, Typhoon Display Team". Royal Air Force. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Typhoon Display Team". Royal Air Force. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Typhoon FGR4". Royal Air Force. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Displays | Typhoon Display Team". Royal Air Force. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  6. ^ "The Team - RAF - Typhoon Display Team 2007". Typhoon Display Team. Archived from the original on 15 May 2007. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  7. ^ "Kemble Air Day 2008 Review". UK Airshow Review. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  8. ^ "RAF Typhoon Display Team - Pilot 2009". Royal Air Force. Archived from the original on 5 August 2009. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  9. ^ "RAF Typhoon Display Team - Pilot 2010". Royal Air Force. Archived from the original on 6 May 2010. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  10. ^ "RAF Typhoon Display Team - Pilot 2011". Royal Air Force. Archived from the original on 5 April 2011. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  11. ^ "RAF Typhoon Display Team - Pilot 2012". Royal Air Force. Archived from the original on 4 June 2012. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  12. ^ "RAF Typhoon Display Team - Pilot 2013". Royal Air Force. Archived from the original on 16 July 2013. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  13. ^ "Typhoon Display Pilot 2014". BAE Systems. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  14. ^ "RAF Typhoon Display Team - Pilot 2015". Royal Air Force. Archived from the original on 25 August 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  15. ^ "RAF Typhoon Display Team - The Synchro Pilot". Royal Air Force. Archived from the original on 27 August 2015. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  16. ^ "RAF Typhoon Display Team - Pilot 2016". Royal Air Force. Archived from the original on 19 April 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  17. ^ "RAF Typhoon Display Team - Pilot 2017". Royal Air Force. Archived from the original on 7 January 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  18. ^ "2018 Display Pilot". BAE Systems. 9 February 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  19. ^ "AIRSHOW NEWS: RAF Typhoon Display Team Dates 2019". Flightline UK. 12 April 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  20. ^ "The Team | Typhoon Display Team 2020". Royal Air Force. Archived from the original on 6 August 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  21. ^ "The Team | Typhoon Display Team 2021". Royal Air Force. Archived from the original on 28 May 2021. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  22. ^ "The Team | Typhoon Display Team 2022". Royal Air Force. Archived from the original on 3 June 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  23. ^ "The Team | Typhoon Display Team 2023". Royal Air Force. Archived from the original on 7 June 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
  24. ^ "The Team | Typhoon Display Team 2024". Royal Air Force. Archived from the original on 21 May 2024. Retrieved 2 September 2024.
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