Alister Kay

Alister Kay has been a display pilot for 25 years, starting in the Pitts Special. He now displays the Spitfire and P-51D Mustang for The Old Flying Machine Company and has over 9,000 hours flying time in single engine piston aircraft and gliders. He has been UK Gliding Champion on 8 occasions and has held numerous records.

Andy Hill

Andy Hill is a well known formation instructor, light aircraft test pilot and an ex-RAF Harrier GR7 instructor. He instructs on the Jet Provost, Extra 300 and Bulldog, teaching aerobatics and combat manoeuvres. In 2011, as well as displaying with the RV8tors, Andy flew formation displays in the Hunter and Bulldog, and solo aerobatic displays in the Jet Provost. Andy and his wife Ellie took 2 years to build their RV-8, both are airline captains with over 12,000 hours each, and now building an RV-3.

Flying their remarkably fast, fully aerobatic aircraft with powerful smoke systems, the RV8tors perform a thrilling and unforgettable display.

Close formation aerobatics are combined with speeds of up to 230mph and dare-devil opposition passes which create an electrifying spectacle.

Flown by professional display pilots, The RV8tors provide an exceptional performance that is striking, unique and cost effective.

The climax of the display is the giant white heart, drawn in the sky by the aircraft and their smoke trails.