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02/11/2026

A look back at the U-2 Dragon Lady taking off for its display at RIAT 2025.

There really aren't many aircraft that look quite like a U-2. That incredibly long, slender wing and unusual shape make it instantly recognisable, and seeing one take to the skies at an airshow is always a bit special.

This was the start of its display at the Royal International Air Tattoo 2025.

01/11/2026

It's Sunday, so it's time for another trip into the aviation archives!

This week we're looking back at four aircraft that were once considered relatively new additions to the world of military aviation:

- F-16 Fighting Falcon
- F/A-18 Hornet
- F-15 Eagle
- Panavia Tornado

It's funny how quickly time passes. These were once the modern generation of fast jets, and now we're looking back at them as part of aviation history!

Which of these four was your favourite when they first started appearing on the airshow circuit?

31/10/2026

Throwing it back to RIAT 2025 and the RAF C-17 Globemaster flypast

It’s always a great sight when one of these is in the flying display. The C-17 might not have the speed or noise of the fast jets, but its sheer size and presence make it pretty hard to ignore!

A brilliant aircraft and a great addition to the RIAT flying display.

30/10/2026

The German Air Force A400M Atlas departing during RIAT 2025 at RAF Fairford.

The Airbus A400M is an impressive sight on the runway, and it was great to capture this take-off during the Royal International Air Tattoo.

29/10/2026

That was a quick turn! 🇩🇰✈️

The Danish F-16 Fighting Falcon putting in a fast turn during its display at RIAT 2025.

The F-16 has been a mainstay of military aviation for decades, and watching it change direction so quickly during a flying display shows why it's still such an interesting aircraft to follow.

Are you a fan of the F-16?

28/10/2026

The Ukrainian Su-27 Flanker coming in to land at RIAT 2018 🇺🇦

With its twin engines, broad wings and unmistakable silhouette, the Su-27 is a seriously impressive-looking fighter aircraft. This photo captures it on approach at the Royal International Air Tattoo back in 2018.

It's always worth looking back at the aircraft that have visited RIAT over the years. Do you remember seeing the Ukrainian Flanker that summer?

27/10/2026

The French Air Force AWACS arriving at RIAT 2025! 🇫🇷✈️

The E-3F Sentry is instantly recognisable thanks to that huge radar dome above the fuselage. These aircraft provide airborne early warning and surveillance, making them a very different sight from the fast jets we often focus on at airshows.

A slightly different arrival, but certainly one worth capturing!

Did you spot the French AWACS at RIAT?

26/10/2026

A Swiss F/A-18 Hornet at RIAT 2022 🇨🇭✈️

The Swiss Air Force Hornet is always a striking sight in the sky. A look back at the 2022 Royal International Air Tattoo and one of the classic fast jets from that year's flying displays.

Are you a fan of the F/A-18 Hornet?

25/10/2026

It's Sunday, which means it's time to dig into the aviation archives again! ✈️

This week's Sunday Archives features four very different aircraft:

* Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II, better known as the Warthog
* Douglas EA-3B Skywarrior
* McDonnell Douglas CF-188 (CF-18) Hornet
* Lockheed TR-1A, later redesignated as the Lockheed U-2S Dragon Lady

From the unmistakable shape of the Warthog to the distinctive high-altitude reconnaissance design of the TR-1A, there's plenty of aviation history in this week's collection.

If you could bring one of these aircraft back for a flying display, which would you pick?

24/10/2026

The Atlantique displaying at RIAT 2025 at RAF Fairford.

Designed for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare, this aircraft has a very different role from the fast jets that often steal the show. One of the things I love about RIAT is the variety of aviation on display, from combat aircraft to specialist maritime patrol aircraft.

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