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The team of 30 volunteer soldiers from the Corps that make up the Royal Signals White Helmets tour
Britain from April to September every year demonstrating all the personal qualities demanded of the modern Royal Signals soldier.
The riders, all of whom have successfully completed an arduous induction process in the winter and spring months to gain the
right to wear the coveted white helmet, are all qualified Tradesmen in the Corps.
By giving their traditional,
thrilling and disciplined arena displays on British Millennium Triumph 750cc motorcycles they clearly show all the qualities
of teamwork, courage, trust, strength and agility that are needed in the modern Army. In their immaculate uniforms, the Team
performs spectacular feats of balance, death defying crossover rides and outstanding acrobatics. This record-holding team has existed as a recognised organisation
since the first public displays of joint precision horsemanship and motorcycle riding were given by instructors and students
from the Signal Training Centre in Yorkshire in 1927. Respected and consulted throughout the world, and envied by many, the
Royal Signals White Helmets is a popular element of the Corps and makes a valuable contribution to keeping the Army in the
public eye, showing off the Corps, and indeed representing Britain at events throughout the world.
The Show:Recognised by many as the best in the world the Royal Signals Motorcycle
Display Team has been performing for over 80 years. The Team continue to provide the main arena attraction at events
throughout the country and abroad with their combination of high speed action and feats of skill and bravery.
When
the 30 hand built British Triumph motorcycles roar into life at the beginning of the show it is a beacon to all spectators
that they are about to witness a modern marvel. Gleaming in the sun these machines carry the riders, in their immaculate
dress uniforms, through a heart stopping display of up to 35 minutes. This has always proved to be a crowd puller.
The audience will be left breathless by the rides as man and machine pass within millimetres of
each other at closing speeds of up to 80 mph. They will be amazed with the feats of skill and balance as the riders
control their machines from the top of a ladder or in reverse and sometimes both.
The Team use only
handheld props to ensure the fast paced show is not interrupted by lengthy preparation. Shows can be tailored to meet
specific needs but guidelines are given below for ideal size etc . . . Show A show will generally last
between 25 & 35 minutes. Arena Size 110 x 60 which includes a pits area. Arena Surface Grass,
concrete and compact earth. Weather We appreciate that weather is out of the organisers control so in true military
fashion a wet weather programme is available.
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