THE dramatic flypast of RAF Hawks that flew over Windsor Castle at the weekend as part of the Armed Forces’ tribute to the Queen will provide the centrepiece of the Royal International Air Tattoo’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Visitors to the airshow at RAF Fairford on July 7 and 8 will be able to see a repeat of the EIIR flypast, comprising 27 BAE Systems’ Hawk fast jets from RAF Valley, in Anglesey, and RAF Leeming, in Yorkshire.
Other attractions will include specially-painted aircraft and a Diamond Jubilee Lawn featuring a wide variety of themed attractions.
Air Tattoo spokesman Richard Arquati said the event would provide the perfect complement to this summer’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations: “To have the opportunity to feature the EIIR element of the Armed Forces’ official tribute to the Queen at Fairford is not only a great honour but it will also provide a wonderful spectacle for our visitors.”
Tickets are available at www.airtattoo.com or by calling 0800 107 1940.
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