Red Arrows: Kings of the Sky
2019•45m
Documentary
The story of the Red Arrows squadron, the world's most elite acrobatic display team, as it creates a new jaw-dropping display and embarks on a challenging worldwide season.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
January 9, 2019
Last Aired
February 13, 2019
Networks
5
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2019-01-09
A new team leader comes on board in the Autumn of 2017, and it will be his job to design and develop fresh and ambitious manoeuvres for the 2018 season, which marks the RAF's 100th anniversary.
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2019-01-16
Two pilots attempt their high-raising head-to-head manoeuvres for the first time, as the team begin their intense winter training ahead of the RAF's Centenary celebrations. And the engineers who fly back-seat also start their own training.
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2019-01-23
The new team attempt the most daunting manoeuvre of all - rollbacks. Pilot Toby must master low-level flying upside down, and the entire team undergo their annual sea survival training.
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2019-01-30
One of the jets crashes, resulting in the tragic death of the engineer on board. The display pilot also sustains a serious injury in the process. The team struggle to rebuild, but they still have to preform, and a replacement pilot is drafted in.
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2019-02-06
Eight top fighter pilots dreaming of joining the Red Arrows are put through an intense week of flying tests and interviews. One of the Arrows is forced to make an emergency landing.
E6
The Big Finish
Air date: 2019-02-13
The Red Arrows face their toughest test to prove they are good enough to display to the public. Their summer season begins with one of the highest profile appearances in their history - A royal flypast over London.
