THIS year’s Royal International Air Tattoo is set to star several aircraft that will be involved in King Charles’s coronation celebrations.
Over 70 aircraft are due to be enlisted in a flypast for the coronation, including the iconic Red Arrows display team, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and Royal Air Force’s Typhoon.
These aircrafts are also set to feature at this year’s air show in Fairford.
The Royal International Air Tattoo, which is taking place between July 14-16, has a long history with the Royal family, after being granted Royal recognition in 1996.
Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles and the Prince and Princess of Wales have all attended the popular aviation extravaganza in the past.
Chief executive officer at RAF Charitable Trust Enterprises, Paul Atherton, said: “This year’s coronation is a historic event and will no doubt demonstrate the best of the Royal Air Force, some of which will feature in the coronation fly past.
“We are extremely proud of our Royal affiliation and have been lucky enough to have a number of senior Royals visit the show over the years, including our new King.”
The Red Arrows will also be carrying out a number of public engagements, such as signing sessions, Q&As and enclosure visits in the summer.
Squadron leader Tom Bould, Team Leader and Red 1 of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, said: “Our pre-season training is well underway and we’re preparing to bring a new Red Arrows show, that also includes many crowd-favourite shapes, to the Royal International Air Tattoo this summer.
“The event is always a brilliant celebration of display flying, harnessing the power of aviation to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds.
“The Red Arrows’ mission is the same – staging an exciting, dynamic aerobatic show that demonstrates world-class teamwork and illustrates several of the varied roles, whether they be in-the-air or on-the-ground, found in the RAF.
“The Air Tattoo also provides a great chance for us to meet countless individuals and families and it’s humbling to speak with many young people and talk about their future careers and plans, particularly in fields of science, technology, engineering and maths.”
Tickets for the Royal International Air Tattoo are still available at www.airtattoo.com/tickets
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