In just over four weeks, the RAF's Typhoon display pilot will be entertaining crowds at this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo.
Flight Lieutenant David ‘Turbo’ Turnbull, in his debut season as the RAF Typhoon display pilot, will showcase his iconic aircraft to more than 150,000 people at the event held at RAF Fairford.
He said: "Royal International Air Tattoo is the big one. So many pilots travel from all over the world to take part in Royal International Air Tattoo and for me it’s the home match.
"I feel incredibly proud to represent the RAF and UK military at this amazing air show."
This year the show is celebrating 100 years of the Royal Canadian Air Force, 75 years of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and 50 years of the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
The event has experienced unprecedented demand, with tickets remaining only for Friday, July 19, and Sunday, July 21.
Almost 200 aircraft have already been confirmed and tickets for Saturday sold out earlier this month.
The operational theme for the show is ‘Pushing the Boundaries in Air and Space’.
The RAF’s display Typhoon was recently given a new livery, inspired by a Hawker Typhoon from World War Two.
With a maximum speed of more than 1,550mph, the Typhoon promises an exciting display.
Mr Turnbull is looking forward to demonstrating the aircraft’s capabilities in the Cotswold skies and said it is "a beast".
He said: "The display is going to be fast, aggressive and varied. It is definitely going to wow the crowds as it still wows me.
"I have realised that to a much greater extent during the last couple of months working up to perform the typhoon display.
"It can go from -3G to +9G and it makes it feel so simple."
The 32-year-old added: “I still remember my first take off in Typhoon, dry power only (without afterburners), and I had never felt acceleration like it. It was on a different level.
"Performing this outstanding aircraft to its limits is very rewarding. It is hard work, but incredibly easy to get motivated for, as you can imagine.
"The step down of heights has made the display physically more challenging at every level, it is a real work out."
Every week, the event announces more participating aircraft and tickets are selling fast, so people are encouraged to book their tickets soon.
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