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Display teams were formed in the earliest days of aviation, when pilots were showing off their skills before groups of admirers. It wasn't long before people would pay to
see daredevil aerobatics. If a single aircraft turning, diving, and spinning was good, more were better. Soon thereafter, two or more aircraft performed as display teams.
While many display teams perform using general aviation aircraft, some with modifications to make them more aerobatic, numerous display teams perform in specially produced aerobatic aircraft. Training aircraft are
also popular performing in display teams. These aircraft generally have light wing loadings making them easier to throw around the sky, and
they are built strong to take the rigors of use by new pilots. They also make excellent aircraft for display teams.
Jet-powered aircraft in display teams have become more popular. Many used
military aircraft have been purchased by civilians who restore and convert them for aerobatic performance. The Breitling Jet team is
privately sponsored and has a total of nine modern jet trainer aircraft used in their display teams performances.
Perhaps the ultimate in display teams are the ones using military supersonic
fighter jet aircraft. Their performances are usually loud, fast, and full of precision maneuvers.
What you will find listed below are the most popular display teams, aerobatic teams, and flight demonstratin teams from
around the world, including the planes they fly, with specifications, their routines, histories, pictures, and their airplane sounds.
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