Republic of Korea Air Force "Black Eagles"
Aircraft: T-50B Golden Eagle / A special flight variant of the domestically produced supersonic advanced trainer T-50
Renowned for world-class precision and disciplined formation flying, winning multiple awards at international airshows. Their signature maneuvers include large-scale 8-aircraft formations that move as one and the symbolic “Taeguk” maneuver.
U.S. Navy "Blue Angels"
Aircraft: F/A-18E/F Super Hornet / Main carrier-based fighter of the U.S. Navy
Established in 1946, making it the world’s oldest special flight team. Famous for ultra-close formations with wingtips almost touching, especially their four-ship diamond formation.
U.S. Air Force "Thunderbirds"
Aircraft: F-16 Fighting Falcon
Alongside the U.S. Navy’s “Blue Angels,” they are considered one of the top two prestigious special flight teams in the U.S.
Royal Air Force (UK) "Red Arrows"
Aircraft: BAE Hawk T1 / A trainer produced by UK aircraft manufacturer BAE Systems
Known for their signature red-painted aircraft and smoke trails in red, blue, and white representing the Union Jack. Their “Diamond Nine” formation of nine aircraft is iconic.
French Air and Space Force "Patrouille de France"
Aircraft: Alpha Jet / A trainer and light attack aircraft jointly developed by France and Germany
The team’s name means “French Patrol.” They are best known for drawing the French flag in the sky with blue, white, and red smoke.
Italian Air Force "Frecce Tricolori"
Aircraft: Aermacchi MB-339PAN / An Italian-made trainer and light attack aircraft
The name means “Tricolor Arrows.” They are the largest aerobatic team in the world, flying 10 aircraft (9 in formation and 1 solo).
Turkish Air Force "Turkish Stars"
Aircraft: Northrop NF-5A/B Freedom Fighter / Light fighter
Operate 8 supersonic fighter jets and are the only team to use the NF-5.
Japan Air Self-Defense Force "Blue Impulse"
Aircraft: Kawasaki T-4 / Intermediate trainer
Known for their peaceful designs under Japan’s pacifist constitution and for creating the Olympic rings in the sky during the opening ceremony.
People’s Liberation Army Air Force (China) "August 1st / Ba Yi Team"
Aircraft: J-10AY (single-seat), J-10SY (two-seat) / China’s domestically developed 4th-generation fighter
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