South Korea's Black Eagles air force aerobatic team are slated to perform at the Australian International Airshow in February-March next year, it was announced today.
It will be the first time the Black Eagles will have appeared anywhere in Australia.
One of the world's most respected military jet display teams, the eight-aircraft Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) Black Eagles fly supersonic Korea Aerospace Industries KAI T-50B Golden Eagle jets.
Justin Giddings, CEO of AVALON 2023 organiser AMDA Foundation, said the Black Eagles are an exciting addition to the program, with announcements of more new first-time participants and aircraft to follow in the coming weeks.
“The Avalon 2023 team is honoured and excited that the first Black Eagles display ever seen in Australia will be at our event,” he said. “This team is well known internationally for its professional display performance and distinctive aircraft that have not been seen in Australia before.
"The Black Eagles will add a new level of interest and spectacle for aviation enthusiasts at Avalon 2023.
“[the airshow] is all about presenting new and exciting displays and aircraft across the spectrum of aviation, from Australia and around the world,” Giddings added.
“There will be more announcements in the coming weeks about new aircraft, displays and teams, some of which will be performing in Australia for the first time at Avalon 2023.”
The Black Eagles won the prestigious King Hussein Memorial Sword and the FRIAT “As the Crow Flies” display awards at this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in the UK.
More information is on the Avalon 2023 website.