/ Published July 21, 2015
U.S. Air Force Bell Boeing CV-22B Osprey, assigned to the 7th Special Operations Squadron at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom, performs an aerial display of its capabilities, during the Royal International Air Tattoo, at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, July 19, 2015. United States participation in RIAT highlighted the strength of America’s commitment to the security of NATO and its allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
A Polish Air Force MiG-29 “Fulcrum” rockets down the flightline during the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, July 17, 2015. Initially flown in 1977, the Fulcrum on display at RIAT comes from the 23rd Tactical Air Base at Mińsk Mazowiecki in eastern Poland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
A Polish Air Force MiG-29 “Fulcrum,” from the 23rd Tactical Air Base at Mińsk Mazowiecki in eastern Poland, flies in the sky above RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, during the Royal International Air Tattoo, July 17, 2015. First held at North Weald Airfield, United Kingdom, in 1971, RIAT has since grown into the largest military airshow in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
A Bristol Blenheim light bomber flies above spectators during the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, July 17, 2015. The aerial demonstration was held in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
A Bristol Blenheim light bomber banks in the sky above RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, during the Royal International Air Tattoo, July 17, 2015. Built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company, the aircraft was used extensively in the early days of World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
A Bristol Blenheim light bomber flies through the clouds above RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, during the Royal International Air Tattoo, July 17, 2015. Operated by the Aircraft Restoration Company at Duxford, United Kingdom, this Blenheim is the only airworthy aircraft of its type left in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
A Bristol Blenheim light bomber breaks through the clouds above RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, during the Royal International Air Tattoo, July 17, 2015. The Blenheim served as one of the centerpiece demonstrations commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jarad A. Denton/Released)
Swiss Air Force AS332M Super Puma, performs an aerial display of its capabilities, during the Royal International Air Tattoo, at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, July 19, 2015. Celebrating its 30th year, RIAT showcased approximately 250 aircraft from 16 countries around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
An Auro Vulcan B2 XH558, belonging to the Sky Trust, preforms for crowds at the Royal International Air Tattoo in RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, July 19, 2015. The Vulcan has been flying in private hands since 2007 and will retire following this air show season, after having flown more hours than any other Vulcan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
An Auro Vulcan B2 XH558, flies in formation with the Royal Air Force Red Arrows during the Royal International Air Tattoo in RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, July 19, 2015. The Red Arrows were established in 1965, are in their 51st display season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
The Royal Air Force Red Arrows aerobatic team performs during the Royal International Air Tattoo in RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, July 19, 2015. The Red Arrows, established in 1965, have performed approximately 4,500 public displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
The Royal Air Force Red Arrows aerobatic team performs during the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, July 19, 2015. The Red Arrows were established in 1965, and are in their 51st display season, performing in approximately 4,500 public displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Crowds photograph the aerial displays during the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, July 19, 2015. Approximately 150,000 aviation fans enjoyed RIAT’s 30th year, where 250 aircraft from 16 countries participated in the three day at largest military airshow in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Honoring the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, approximately 12 vintage warbirds to include a Bristol Blenheim and several Supermarine Spitfires and Hawker Hurricanes perform during the Royal International Air Tattoo in RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, July 19, 2015. Approximately 150,000 aviation fans enjoyed RIAT’s 30th year, where 250 aircraft from 16 countries around the world participated in the largest military airshow in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
An Auro Vulcan B2 XH558, flies in formation with the Royal Air Force Red Arrows during the Royal International Air Tattoo in RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, July 18, 2015. This Vulcan has flown more hours than any others of its type. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Honoring the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, approximately 12 vintage warbirds, to include a Bristol Blenheim and several Supermarine Spitfires and Hawker Hurricanes, perform during the Royal International Air Tattoo in RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, July 18, 2015. Approximately 100,000 aviation fans enjoyed RIAT’s 30th year, where 250 aircrafts from 16 countries around the world participated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)
Crowds of people from all over the world attend the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom July 18, 2015. Approximately 150,000 aviation fans enjoyed RIAT’s 30th year, where 250 aircraft from 16 countries around the world participated in the three-day event, which is the largest military airshow in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chrissy Best/Released)