RAF Falcons

19/10/2026

Did you know?

All RAF Falcons Officers (Flt Lt) are from the RAF People Operations Profession.

Following phase 1 and 2 training, People Operations Officers can specialise as a Parachute Jumping Instructor Officer (PJIO).

During their time on the Falcons PJIOs act as the Officer Commanding (OC) and Deputy. As the deputy in their first year they are responsible for drop zone safety. In their second year as OC they will become a display parachutist.

Check the link in the bio for more information on the RAF People Operations Officer Profession.

19/10/2026

19/10/2026

Did you know?

There are two (Cpl) RAF Aircraft Technicians specialising in Survival Equipment on the Falcons.

The Air Tech SEs support military parachute operations and airborne forces training globally by maintaining parachute systems and ancilliary equipment for personnel.

Additionally, as part of the Falcons Drop Zone party; their role involves assisting the DZSO to monitor meteorological conditions and the setting up of the DZ to ensure a safe landing area.

Check the link in the bio for more information on RAF Aircraft Technician Survival Equipment.

16/10/2026

Did you know?

All RAF Falcon non-commissioned officers (Cpl, Sgt, FS, WO) that are display parachutists are also RAF Physical Training Instructors (PTI).

Following phase 1 and 2 training all PTIs are posted to RAF stations to deliver physical training programmes. Following this PTIs can specialise as Parachute Jumping Instructors (PJI).

PJIs are responsible for the parachute training of UK armed forces personnel. As well as providing a distinctive demonstration of freefall and canopy skills during the display season, each Falcons team member undertakes continual advanced training as PJIs in preparation for future RAF PJI roles.

Check the link in the bio for more information on RAF Physical Training Instructors.

📷 : Royal Air Force

15/10/2026

The RAF Falcons have completed 47 displays across 6 countries over the 2026 display season.

FIt Lt Compton-Davies has now handed over the baton to FIt Lt Foster who takes over as OC Falcons.

This year we also say goodbye to our third years, Sgt Atkinson and Sgt Shields.

The team have had an incredible season and are now looking forward to welcoming the new members before departing on our first winter training exercise.

14/10/2026

2027 Brochure Competition 📷

Did you see a Falcons display in 2026? Send in your best photos for a chance to be featured and tagged in our 2027 brochure! Comment (or DM) your images on this post by the 1st November 2026 if you want to take part.

Check out some of these images from the RAF Photographers we have worked with this season.

1: Lee Matthews
2: Harry Roberts
3: Haydn Brumley Banks
4: Eleanor
5, 6, 7: Christian Sparks

06/10/2026

30th April 2026 (Launch Day) ➡️ 4th October 2026 (Pacific Airshow ). Opening and closing the season using a RAF Brize Norton 99 Sqn C17 ✈️

Incredible season completing 47 displays across 6 countries! The countdown to the 2027 season starts now…