The Red Arrows

8.5
2006 Documentary

Documentary which goes inside the selection process for the best formation flying team in the world, the Red Arrows. Two pilots are selected to join the Arrows from a shortlist of nine elite RAF candidates. In order to be selected they have to perform a number of tests, from backseat flying, to close-formation manoeuvres, to socialising, to face-to-face, formal interviews.

  • Cast:
    Julia Bradbury

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