The Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Yeovilton International Air Day will take place on Saturday July 7 to showcase the Fleet Air Arm’s current and future capabilities and historic accomplishments spanning over 100 years.
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As one of the busiest military airfields in the UK and home to many aircraft operating in front-line squadrons and training units, the Somerset air station’s gates will be open to an expected 40,000 visitors.
The show will include over five hours of dazzling flying displays featuring fast jets, historic warbirds, helicopters, formation aerobatic display teams and role demonstrations enhanced by spectacular pyrotechnics and flares.
It aims to display the world’s most capable pilots and their aircraft, both in the air and on the ground, and to provide an opportunity to see some magnificent equipment and meet professional personnel in a family-friendly environment.
Buy this week’s Free Press (June 22) for details, including how to enter, and more photos

