Yeovilton Shaping Up
The RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day
(July 7) will show off a variety of modern
air power examples – including aerial
demonstrations by a Royal Danish Air
Force F-16AM Fighting Falcon releasing
ares – an Hellenic Air Force F-16, two
French Navy Rafales and an Atlantique
2, RCAF CF-188, plus a Czech Air Force
Gripen and L-159 ALCA (both will go on to
display at RIAT).The French Navy will have a presence
in the static park with a Falcon 50M,
NH90 Caiman and Lynx HAS4, and the
Lithuanian Air Force is participating with
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This year is the 100th anniversary of the
RAF and many airshows will re ect the
spirit of its centenary celebrations.
The major milestone will be one of the
themes of the world’s biggest aviation event
at AirVenture Oshkosh (July 23-29). Rick
Larsen, Vice President of Communities
and Member Programs of the Experimental
Aircraft Association, which organises the
show, said: “From the Word War One era
to the Battle of Britain and early jets, to
today’s modern military aircraft, the RAF
has been an integral part of aviation history.
We will fully celebrate that during the weekat EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.” Another
theme highlights the 70th anniversary of
the Air Force Reserve, while the ‘Year of the
Tanker’ will pay tribute to air-to-air refuelling
aircraft.
The Royal International Air Tattoo at
Fairford in Gloucestershire (July 13 to 15)
will be among those celebrating RAF100.
There will also be the usual large presence
from air arms around the world. Highlights
anticipated in the static park are a Polish AirForce Su-22, NATO C-17 Globemaster III,
Royal Canadian Air Force CC-177, CC-
Hercules and CP-140 Aurora. A CF-
Hornet is scheduled for the ying display
and other airborne exhibits will include a
Finnish Army Aviation NH90 TTH (the type
can also be seen in the static park) and a
USAF F-35A Lightning II will y alongside a
P-51D Mustang.
RAF Cosford is hosting the service’s
only airshow in 2018 and will be presenting
a special 100th anniversary static
display illustrating aviation and air power
development over the last century.One of two Su-22s that displayed at RIAT in- The type is due to be on show in the
static park this year. Key-Dino Carrara
Airshows Mark RAF Centenary
Left: The Lithuanian Air Force plans a
debut appearance at the RNAS Yeovilton
International Air Day with an L-39ZA and
Mi-8T (illustrated). Paul Johnson via RNAS
Yeovilton International Air Day
Below: The French Navy is due to send a
number of aircraft to the show including a
Falcon 50M. Kevin Wills via RNAS Yeovilton
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