A huge variety of aircraft have touched down near Swindon for the Royal International Air Tattoo.
Almost 200 aircraft have been confirmed to appear at the annual event, which is expected to attract over 150,000 spectators to RAF Fairford.
While the displays don’t kick off until Friday, July 19, some of this year’s attractions have been arriving at the airfield since Wednesday, July 17.
A host of aircraft have been spotted landing ahead of a weekend of much anticipated displays.
READ MORE: RIAT 2024: RAF Fairford weather forecast for event
The 2024 lie-up features some recognisable names for plane lovers, including the Red Arrows, the rare Qatari Boeing F-15QA Ababil jet, the Norwegian Yellow Sparrow display team and a pair of F-16 Fighting Falcons on static display.
In total, there will be 18 hours of flying displays while attendees can also the Techno Zone and Inspire Stage.
Speaking earlier this year, chief executive officer Paul Atherton said: “We are very much looking forward to hosting the event again this year.
“We’ve some really interesting themes that explore all aspects of aviation from iconic fast jets to aircraft which operate in unique environments.”
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here