The Silver Falcons is the aerobatic display team of the South African Air Force. Based at Air Force Base Langebaanweg near Cape Town, the Silver Falcons fly the Pilatus PC-7 Mk II, the basic trainer of the SA Air Force in a 5-ship routine. The main purpose of the Silver Falcons is to enhance the image of the South African Air Force, encourage recruitment and instill national pride through public display.
current Silver Falcons paint scheme
Silver Falcons during a flight demo
The Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer is a low-wing tandem-seat training aircraft, designed and manufactured in Switzerland by Pilatus Aircraft. The aircraft is capable of all basic training functions, including aerobatics, instrument, tactical, and night flying.
Pilatus PC-7
A Swiss-registered PC-7, fitted with additional 240 L (53 imp gal; 63 US gal) fuel drop tanks under each wing, 1987.
A PC-7 in-flight, 2012.
Pilatus PC-7 of the Mexican Air Force