The Red Arrows
Nine red Hawks, one national institution. The Airfix Red Arrows collection celebrates the Royal Air Force (RAF) aerobatic team with the aircraft they actually fly, the BAE Hawk, as a 1:72 starter set.
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Red Arrows model kits
Red Arrows plane models begin and end with the Hawk, and that's fidelity rather than a gap: it's the aircraft the team has flown since 1979. The starter set format means a first-time builder can go from box to display without a separate shopping trip, and a Best of British bundle pairs a Hawk with the Spitfire for a two-generation RAF shelf. The wider RAF model kits range flies in more warlike colours, the aircraft model kits range holds the front-line jets, and other gentle first builds live under starter sets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RAF aerobatic team called?
The Red Arrows, formally the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team. They've been the public face of RAF flying since 1965, and the diamond of nine red aircraft is one of the most recognised sights in British aviation, which is exactly why the kit keeps finding new builders.
What aircraft do the Red Arrows fly?
The BAE Hawk, flown by the team since 1979: all nine display aircraft are Hawks, and it's the Hawk in this collection, wearing the unmistakable red scheme. A display-smoke flypast at 1:72 scale costs considerably less than an airshow ticket.
Can a first-time modeller build the Red Arrows Hawk?
That's who the starter set format exists for: the essentials come in the box, and the all-over red scheme is one of the friendliest paint jobs in the catalogue. It's a natural first kit for airshow converts, and the gift sets page holds more ideas like it.