Red Arrows: Kings of the Sky Documentary Series Overview

Introduction Documentary series about the Royal Air Force’s synchronised flying team. Outline A documentary series exploring a year with the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, known as the Red Arrows, as they prepare, train, and perform shows comprised of complex and impressive aerial acrobatic manoeuvres. As well as showcasing these aerial feats, the series has…

Andrew Marshall

28/10/2020

1–2 minutes

Aerial Display Team, Military Documentary, RAF: Royal Air Force, Red Arrows

Introduction

Documentary series about the Royal Air Force’s synchronised flying team.

Outline

A documentary series exploring a year with the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, known as the Red Arrows, as they prepare, train, and perform shows comprised of complex and impressive aerial acrobatic manoeuvres. As well as showcasing these aerial feats, the series has unprecedented access to the team behind the performances, giving viewers the opportunity to get to know the pilots, ground crews, engineers, and support staff, as well as their new team leader, as they prepare for the high-profile 2018 season.

Red Arrows: Kings of the Sky Series

Production & Filming Details

Narrator(s): Dean Andrews.
Director(s):
- Jamie Simpson … (6 episodes, 2019).
Producer(s):
- Mike Blair … executive producer (6 episodes, 2019).
- Henry Hainault … consultant producer (6 episodes, 2019).
- Carla Prater … shooting assistant producer (6 episodes, 2019).
- Jamie Simpson … series produced by (6 episodes, 2019).
- Lesley Brandon … edit producer (2 episodes, 2019).
Writer(s):
Music:
Cinematography:
- Jamie Simpson … (6 episodes, 2019).
Editor(s):
- Bruce Law … (4 episodes, 2019).
- Michael Duly … (2 episodes, 2019).
Production: Shiver.
Distributor(s): Channel 5.
Release Date: 09 January 2019 to 13 February 2019.
Running Time: 60 minutes.
Rating: PG.
Country: UK.
Language: English.