THIS year’s Crieff Highland Games is set to be one of the best yet, with the announcement of the special attraction.
Every year the games committee tries to up the ante on the previous, and the directors of Crieff Highland Games are delighted to be able to announce that The Royal Signals Motorcycle Display Team is to perform at the event.
Dave Gilles, chairman of the Highland Games confirmed that the Army White Helmets will form the main attraction.
Dave said: “Given the armed forces’ current operational commitments in various parts of the word, we are delighted that we have been able to secure the White Helmets display team to perform here in Crieff.
“The display team is made up of operational soldiers and I hope as many local people as possible will make the effort to attend this year’s highland games to support the Army and their very special display.”
The White Helmets has been acknowledged as the oldest, best-known and most accomplished motorcycle display team in the country, if not the world.
The team formed in 1927 when they performed displays of horsemanship and motorcycling skills. Horses gave way completely to motorcycles in the display by 1937 and in 1963 the team adopted the world-famous name The White Helmets.
The team’s 25 riders on classic 750cc Triumph Tiger machines, Honda CRF 450s and quads provide a fast-paced, action-packed display.
Wearing the full dress uniform of the Royal Signals along with their famous White Helmets, the riders will perform a combination of high-speed crossovers, spectacular jumps, skilful feats of balance and numerous reverse rides.
This exciting display requires a high standard of concentration, discipline and teamwork that demonstrates the courage, skill and versatility of the modern Royal Signals soldier.
Crieff Highland Gathering are still looking for sponsorship and anyone interested can contact Anna McLean 07717685260 or anna.mclean@crieffhighlandgathering.com.
