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Old 29th Aug 2015, 19:36
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RAFEngO74to09
 
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Age in itself is not a factor in a pilot's ability to do aerobatic manoeuvers in a fast jet - being medically and physically fit enough and practiced in coping with the rigors of the manoeuvers is.

All the pilots in the US "Starfighters" Team - flying a much higher performance aircraft than the Hunter - must be in their 60s/70s from their bios:

KVDV, Inc. - Starfighters Crew

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ6K_U1zPi0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOwIdAXlgPg
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