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RAF 100th ANNIVERSARY

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Welcome to the

Aviation News

incorporating

Jets tribute to

the RAF’s 100th

anniversary.

In this January

issue we mark

the anniversary

year with a number

of articles that cover

the past, present

and future. Below

we list the key public

events throughout

the country.

R A F 10 0 th

ANNIVERSARY

A legend in its own

lifetime: the Tornado

GR1/4 has proved a

versatile and potent

combat aircraft for

the RAF in numerous

campaigns. Mark Ranger

March 31 – opening concert at the Royal Albert Hall, London

April 1 – RAF100 Baton Relay Commences

May 16 to 20 – National Aircraft Tour, Cardiff City Hall Gardens

June 10 – RAF Cosford Airshow

June 21 – reopening ceremony of the RAF Museum, London

July 6 to 9 – National Aircraft Tour, Horse Guards Parade, London

July 10 – RAF100 Parade and Flypast at The Mall, London

July 13 to 15 – Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford

August 4 and 5 – National Aircraft Tour, Newcastle, Northern Ireland

August 4 and 5 – Northern Ireland Airshow at Portrush

August 25 to 27 – National Aircraft Tour, Victoria Square, Birmingham

September 1 and 2 – National Aircraft Tour, Glasgow Science

Centre

September 15 and 16 – National Aircraft Tour, Cathedral Gardens,

Manchester

September 16 – Battle of Britain Service, London

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