The Red Devils Parachute Display Team
The British Army’s world-famous Red Devils deliver breathtaking parachute displays for events across the UK.
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The Red Devils are the official parachute display team of both the British Army and the Parachute Regiment, delivering world-class aerial entertainment at events across the UK. Formed in 1964, the team is made up of highly skilled serving paratroopers selected from the Parachute Regiment’s battalions, combining military precision, professionalism, and adrenaline-fuelled entertainment in every performance.
Their displays feature dramatic freefall manoeuvres, smoke jumps, formation skydives, precision landings, and large flag descents that create an unforgettable spectacle for audiences. Whether appearing at agricultural shows, air displays, Armed Forces events, festivals, or stadium occasions, the Red Devils bring excitement and energy from the moment the aircraft appears overhead.
The team performs at major public events throughout the UK and internationally, carrying out dozens of parachute displays each year. Alongside their aerial demonstrations, the Red Devils also spend time engaging with visitors and helping promote the British Army and Parachute Regiment at events.
Precision Freefall Entertainment for Large Public Events
The Red Devils are ideal for organisers looking to create a memorable headline attraction at outdoor events. Their performances are particularly popular at county shows, Armed Forces Day celebrations, festivals, air displays, and major public gatherings where high-impact aerial entertainment can captivate large crowds.
Their displays can include smoke canisters, formation jumps, dramatic flag descents, and precision arena landings, creating an exciting live experience that audiences remember long after the event has finished.
Highlights
- Official British Army parachute display team
- Elite serving paratroopers from the Parachute Regiment
- Thrilling freefall displays and smoke jumps
- Precision arena landings and flag descents
- Ideal for festivals, county shows, and Armed Forces events
- Available for events across the UK
Everything You Need to Know
Find answers to some of the most common questions about booking the Red Devils Parachute Display Team for events across the UK.
What types of events are the Red Devils suitable for?
The Red Devils Parachute Display Team is suitable for a wide range of outdoor events throughout the UK. Their displays are especially popular at agricultural shows, county shows, Armed Forces Day celebrations, air displays, festivals, military events, and large public gatherings where organisers want to create excitement and visual impact.
Because parachute displays naturally attract attention, they work exceptionally well as headline attractions or opening performances within an event programme. The dramatic arrival of parachutists descending into an arena creates anticipation and excitement across the venue, helping engage crowds of all ages.
The Red Devils are also ideal for commemorative occasions, civic events, and military-themed celebrations due to their official connection with the British Army and the Parachute Regiment. Their performances combine military professionalism with crowd-pleasing spectacle, making them suitable for both family-friendly entertainment and formal public occasions.
The team regularly performs at major events across the UK and internationally, adapting displays to suit venue size, landing zones, and event requirements. This flexibility allows organisers to incorporate a truly memorable aerial attraction into a wide variety of outdoor events while maintaining the professionalism and excitement the Red Devils are known for.
What happens during a Red Devils parachute display?
A Red Devils parachute display typically begins with the aircraft arriving above the event arena before the team exits at altitude and begins a coordinated freefall performance. Audiences then witness dramatic aerial manoeuvres, smoke displays, formation skydives, and precision canopy flying before the parachutists land directly within the designated event area.
The displays are designed to maximise excitement and visual impact. Smoke canisters create colourful trails in the sky, while large military and national flags add ceremony and spectacle during the descent. Depending on the display format, the team may perform advanced formation jumps or precision canopy routines that showcase the skill and training of the parachutists.
Once on the ground, the Red Devils often interact with visitors and audiences, helping create an engaging and memorable experience beyond the display itself. This combination of aerial entertainment and public engagement makes them particularly popular at large outdoor events and festivals.
The exact performance can vary depending on weather conditions, venue size, and event requirements, but every display is carried out with the professionalism and military precision expected from one of the world’s best-known parachute display teams.
Are the Red Devils an official British Army display team?
Yes, the Red Devils are the official parachute display team of both the British Army and the Parachute Regiment. Established in 1964, the team is made up entirely of serving paratroopers selected from the Parachute Regiment’s battalions.
Each team member undergoes a rigorous selection process and remains a serving member of the British Army while performing with the display team. Competition for places within the Red Devils is extremely high, and only experienced parachutists with military operational experience are selected.
The Red Devils were originally formed to help promote public engagement and recruitment for the British Army and continue to perform this role today through displays at public events throughout the UK and overseas. Their performances showcase the professionalism, discipline, and airborne capabilities associated with the Parachute Regiment.
Because they are an official Army display team, the Red Devils bring authenticity, professionalism, and prestige to every event they attend. Their reputation as one of the world’s best-known military parachute display teams makes them a standout attraction for festivals, county shows, and major outdoor events.
Why are parachute displays so popular at outdoor events?
Parachute displays remain one of the most exciting forms of live entertainment for outdoor events because they create immediate anticipation, spectacle, and crowd engagement. Watching professional parachutists descend from the sky before landing directly within an arena provides a unique live experience that few other attractions can match.
The Red Devils are particularly popular because their displays combine military precision with dramatic aerial entertainment. Smoke trails, freefall manoeuvres, formation skydives, and large flag descents create a visually impressive performance that captures attention across an entire venue.
Parachute displays also help create memorable headline moments within an event schedule. Visitors often gather long before the team lands, creating excitement and atmosphere throughout the venue. Because the action takes place in the air as well as on the ground, audiences can follow the performance from large distances, making parachute displays highly effective for busy outdoor events.
For organisers, the Red Devils offer more than just entertainment. Their reputation, professionalism, and connection to the British Army help add prestige and excitement to public events, making them a reliable choice for festivals, agricultural shows, Armed Forces events, and large outdoor celebrations across the UK.