Flying Lions Aerobatic Team
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The Flying Lions Aerobatic Team is a South African formation aerobatic team. They fly a four-ship aerobatic display using North American Harvard aircraft.[1] The team operates five aircraft but only uses four in their display, leaving the fifth to be used as a backup.[2][3] The Flying Lions have been in operation since 1999 when Arnie Meneghelli acquired the Harvard aircraft that the South African Air Force was decommissioning.[4][5] The Flying Lions participate at many major airshows around South Africa during the airshow season.[4]
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Flying Lions Aerobatic Team | |
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![]() All five Harvards of the Flying Lions in formation at the 2011 Rand Airport air show | |
Active | 1999–present |
Country | South Africa |
Type | Civilian aerobatic display team |
Garrison/HQ | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Website | http://www.flyinglions.co.za/ |
Aircraft flown | |
Trainer | North American Harvard |
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