BAE Hawk - Price, Specs, Photo Gallery, History - Aero Corner

The Royal Air Force demo team, Red Arrows, has flown the BAE Systems Hawk since 1979 while the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flew the Grumman F-11 Tiger from 1957-1968. This video is JUST an anecdote about their longevity and the fact that the F-11 became the first aircraft to shoot itself down during a weapons test. Rounds were fired, the bullets slowed down and decreased altitude, as the trajectory of the diving supersonic Tiger connected with its own rounds. From this spot in the museum, you can see

First flight of the BAE Systems Hawk was on this day, August 21, 1974. This one flew for the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows for 13 years. They have flown the Hawk since 1979. Demo footage via RAF Red Arrows IG. | Pima Air and Space Museum