Red Arrows pilot speaks about flying at 600mph on podcast

Mr Suckling also shared his most surreal moments in the Red Arrows, including flying over the Pyramids and the Toronto skyline <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
Mr Suckling also shared his most surreal moments in the Red Arrows, including flying over the Pyramids and the Toronto skyline (Image: Supplied)
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A former Red Arrow pilot has spoken about flying at 600mph just feet apart from his colleagues.

Flight Lieutenant Ollie Suckling, known as Red 9 when he was part of the elite aerobatic team, shared his experiences while discussing his career on an episode of the Talk4 Podcast, hosted by Louis Skupien.

In the episode, he went on to discuss being the only fast jets in the display during the King's Coronation flypast.

Mr Suckling also shared his most surreal moments in the Red Arrows, including flying over the Pyramids and the Toronto skyline.

He also discussed the mindset, discipline, and dedication required to be part of the RAF's top team.

The Talk4 Podcast platform has evolved into a bridge between military aviation and a global audience.

It connects high-performance mindsets and military careers with an audience eager for inspiration.

The podcast has previously hosted US Navy aircraft carrier commanding officers and worked with the F-22 Raptor Demo Team.

The Talk4 Podcast is available to listen to on all good streaming services.

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