The Flying Bulls

In the late 1990s, the rapidly expanding collection was still based at Innsbruck Airport. But space soon ran out – and with that came the first plans for a new hangar at Salzburg Airport. What had started as a loose collective of pilots and technicians evolved into a dedicated organisation: The Flying Bulls. Practical needs soon gave way to visionary thinking – and the result was a hangar unlike anything the aviation world had ever seen.

At the heart of the architectural masterpiece was a bold goal: to create a free-span shell to house the fleet’s centrepiece and largest exhibit – a Douglas DC-6B. The unique collection also includes rarities such as the Lockheed P-38 Lightning, a North American B-25J Mitchell and a Chance Vought F4U-4 “Corsair.” The helicopter line-up is equally impressive, including two BO 105s – the only civilian helicopters in the world approved for aerobatics – and a Bell Cobra with a glamorous past. These flying icons have found their perfect home at Red Bull Hangar-7.

Every aircraft in The Flying Bulls fleet is fully airworthy and meticulously maintained. When they’re not thrilling airshow crowds, they can be viewed up close at Red Bull Hangar-7 – with free admission. Maintenance, restoration and repairs take place just across the way in Red Bull Hangar-8, designed to mirror the style of its “big brother”. In this state-of-the-art facility, international experts lend their skills – from mechanics specialised in long-retired engines to avionics pros who keep both vintage and modern flight instruments running smoothly.