User:Eddiek94/The Blades Aerobatic Team

The Blades aerobatic team was formed in 2005, from their parent company 2Excel Aviation.

2Excel Aviation Ltd, was founded in 2005 by Chris Norton OBE DFC and Andy Offer OBE. They both left distinguished careers in the Royal Air Force as Wing Commanders to create a unique, aviation-based communications business.

Gathering together a group of individuals (each an acknowledged expert in their field), they created the UK's only full-time civilian formation display team and the world's only globally-accredited aerobatic airline. 2Excel provides the corporate sector with a unique suite of high-impact communications tools: unforgettable corporate flying events, exceptional air displays and a truly through-the-line flying bill-board.

A full programme of air displays and corporate events began immediately with the Beckhams' Full Length and Fabulous Ball and since then, their displays have been watched by more than 18 million people at over 150 venues across UK, Europe and the Middle East. Display highlights have included the Cannes International Advertising Festival, Her Majesty The Queen’s 80th Birthday Celebrations at Balmoral, the opening of the Bahrain Financial Harbour and the Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix.