THURSDAY 10 July

The morning began bright and cheerful on the airfield with the sun coming out early to greet the new arrivals. With Air Forces from around the world joining together for a united and peaceful purpose, it was a warm and welcoming atmosphere which was a joy to behold. Rehearsal displays continued late into the evening, which made for breathtaking photo’s for aviation enthusiasts in Park and View.

Again teams battled against the elements to prepare the showground and car parks for the weekend and make the final preparations for the arrival of Her Majesty The Queen on Friday to present the new Queen’s Colours to the Royal Air Force in the UK and the Royal Air Force Regiment.