Saudi Hawks during Bahrain International Air Show 2016.
In Europe, the team is known as Saudi Hawks, but actually their name is Suqoor, which means Falcons (falcons) in their homeland. They fly 7 BAe Systems Hawk jet trainers in a green color scheme with contrasting white accents, the colors of the flag of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The team was founded in 1998.
Not only does the team fly the same aircraft is that of the Red Arrows of the Royal Air Force, but their varied display also shares some maneuvers with those of the Red Arrows. In addition, they also fly other unique maneuvers related to their homeland of Saudi Arabia.
This photo was taken on Jan. 22, 2016 at Sakhir Airbase in Bahrain.
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