this prize was awarded in the town of evreux, france, in july 1998, during the first world championship patrol acrobat, held to mark the centenary of the aero-club de france. this festival invited thirteen countries with their respective aerial teams, with the high aerobatics squad "halcones (hawks)" chosen as the "best of the best." the pilots participating in this event were tasked with electing the winning team; the prize was awarded by the french defense minister, accompanied by the commander in chief of the air force.