Apache Aviation was the first civilian aerobatics team to fly fast jets. Flying ex-soviet military jets (Aero L-39 Albatros), Jacques Bothelin, the founder, performed air shows in 39 countries across Europe, North America, Asia & the Middle East. 

From 2003, Breitling, the Swiss watch manufacturer, sponsored Jacques & seven of his jets to fly around the world to help them sell more watches. 

Despite numerous setbacks, including an exchange with an Algerian fraudster, Jacques career is truly extraordinary. 

In this discussion we talk about:
- How Jacques started an aerobatic team at 27 years old
- How Jacques persuaded Breitling to sponsor him for 17 years
- How Apache became the first civilian jet team
- What's next for the Apache Team

Email: nicheaviationpodcast@gmail.com  

Links:
https://www.apache-aviation.com/  
contact@apache-aviation.com 
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