The Me 262 performing in the type's inaugural UK flying display at RIAT 2023. This also marked the first time an Me 262 has flew in UK airpace since November 1945.
The aircraft in question is D-IMTT, a replica Me 262 operated by Flugmuseum Messerchmitt and supported by the Airbus Heritage Flight. The aircraft was built by the Me 262 Project in the 1990s based off a genuine two-seat Me 262B-1. -17/07/2023
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The fantastic Belgian F-16 Solo display at RIAT 2023 flying the specially painted "Dream Viper" display jet. -17/07/2023
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Two Swedish Air Force Saab Sk60 jets depart RIAT 2023 which will likely be the last time an in-service Sk60 will visit the UK. -17/07/2023
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Saab's new Gripen E featured in the flying and static displays at RIAT 2023 in what was the type's debut appearance at a UK airshow. This photo was taken during departures day on the Monday after the show. -17/07/2023
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Spanish Harrier departing RIAT 2023. -17/07/2023
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