Farewell to The Yakovlevs!

Formed in 1999 The Yakovlevs have displayed in front of an estimated two billion people across 13 countries and four continents during more than 2,000 displays…

Having announced that 2023 was to be its last season on the display circuit late last year, The Yakovlevs has announced today (March 15) that “after long deliberation” it had “taken the tough decision to cease all flying operations with immediate effect”.

**The Yakovlevs loops through blue skies last year during what was ultimately the team’s final season…** AirTeamImages-Simon Willson

Making the announcement via social media, the Henstridge, Somerset-based, six-ship team of team of silver and red Yak-50s and a Super Yak-52 said: “We were hoping to have a full season displaying in 2023, but sadly that will not be the case. Thank you to those venues that did want us to display at their venue. There are many reasons... but it is what it is. Thank you again to all that have supported us over the last 25 years.”

Formed in 1999, the Yakovlevs went on to display in front of an estimated two billion people across 13 countries and four continents during more than 2,000 displays.

So long Yakovlevs!