Golden Hawks - Definition and Overview

The Golden Hawks were a Canadian aerobatic flying team that was established in 1959 to celebrate the the RCAF's 35th anniversary and the "Golden" 50th anniversary of Canadian flight, which began with the AEA Silver Dart in 1909. Initially envisioned as a 1-year team to demonstrate the F-86 Sabre, the Golden Hawks were so popular that the team continued performing until they were disbanded on February 7, 1964, having flown 317 shows across North America.

One stunt that the Golden Hawks were known for was a low-level flyby of the crowd with their canopies open, waving at the spectators.