RAF Red Arrows Vintage Postcard – British Aerospace Hawk T Mk 1 Display Team

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Item ID: 297248181105
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Category: Collectables:Militaria:World War II (1939-1945):Photographs
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.

RAF Red Arrows Vintage Postcard – British Aerospace Hawk T Mk 1 Display Team

Celebrating the awe-inspiring precision of Britain’s iconic Red Arrows in vivid flight

Measurements: approx. 8 1/4 x 5 7/8 inches

Dates: n/a

Condition: In decent condition, please see images. 

Internal notes: QC passed

You can almost hear the thunderous roar and see the dazzling trail of red, white, and blue smoke as the legendary Red Arrows slice through British skies in this strikingly nostalgic postcard. Captured in full flight formation, this image immortalises a moment of high-speed choreography performed by the RAF’s elite display team aboard the British Aerospace Hawk T Mk 1s. The postcard embodies the grace, thrill, and patriotic pride that defines every Red Arrows performance — a moving testament to aviation excellence.

Published by After the Battle, this postcard (J1) features the Red Arrows in one of their most dramatic formations, commemorating the team’s contribution to public morale and national pride through their international displays. The image, taken by noted aviation photographer Arthur Gibson, forms part of a revered historical series that celebrates iconic aircraft in post-war and Cold War contexts. Each card from this series offers documentary authenticity, being linked with specialist aviation archives and respected historical sources.

This piece is more than just a postcard — it is a preserved slice of British aeronautical heritage. For collectors of military aviation memorabilia, Red Arrows enthusiasts, or researchers into Cold War and modern RAF history, this item offers both aesthetic appeal and deep historical context. To own it is to safeguard a moment of British aviation brilliance — a visual link to a team that has inspired generations with their airborne mastery.