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Mention 111 Squadron's Black Arrows and there is no way you can't think of their record-breaking 22-Hunter loop at Farnborough in 1958. But who were the chaps that performed this feat? Ian Stark helps answer the question with his near-two-hour examination of the team from its early days flying Gloster Meteors. Told by the air and groundcrew who were there, the story of this pioneering jet formation aerobatic team is brought to life with personal anecdotes, including 'fruity' gestures to cameramen, turning round 24 jets in 31 minutes - and a mountain survival weekend that was devoid of actual peaks! There are several inaccuracies and contradictions - after all, memory is a fickle thing and it was all a long time ago. But from the very first jet formation aerobatics flown by 'Treble One', to its starring role in the skies of Farnborough, this production takes you behind the scenes of how the unit gained its fame, while maintaining a pivotal role in Fighter Command's battle order. With simply wonderful black and white footage, and rare colour film, this is an absolute must for any aviation enthusiast - jet aerobatics at their very best.