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[RAF Cosford Air Show @cosfordairshow]

Today we've added a number of warbirds to the line-up for our unique #RAF100 static exhibition at the RAF Cosford Air Show on Sunday 10th June 2018.

To see the full aircraft line-up, and buy your Air Show tickets at a discounted price, visit https://t.co/1wWUviytho! ✈️

[RAF Cosford Air Show @cosfordairshow]

Today we've also added two aircraft to the flying display...
Supermarine Spitfire Ia & Hawker Hurricane I

Both of these aircraft fought in the skies over #Dunkirk and wear their original colours (including black & white undersides)

For more details visit https://t.co/1wWUviytho

[UK Airshow Review @UKAirshowReview]

RIAT 2018 News this evening.

The USAF @ACCAerialevents F-35A Heritage Flight will be returning to the skies above RAF Fairford in July!

(NB: self confirmed by the USAF)

[Classic Warbirds @classicwarbirds]

#news "Ultra Rare" WW2 MiG-3 Offered for Sale. https://t.co/yf2tpX4BEd #aviation #warbirds

[Scramble @scramble_nl]

Today, 16 February, both Dutch Hawker Hunters returned to the skies, taking off from their home base @VbLeeuwarden. In the morning Hunter T8C G-BWGL was the first to fly, while Hunter F6A G-KAXF joined in the afternoon. Photo: Gert Jan Mentink
#avgeek #warbirds

[Brooklands Museum @BrooklandsMuseu]

#OnThisDay in 1970: The last Super VC10 5H-MOG made its 1st flight. 5H-MOG later became ZA150 and is now owned by Brooklands Museum, residing at Dunsfold Aerodrome.

[John Martin Davies Coppertown Photography @Davies49John]

Raf Valley. Over the fence to welcome and record the arrival of the T6 Texan trainer to Raf Valley today 16-02-18.@RAFValleyStnCdr @RafPhotog @RAFVALLEYMCO @ruthwignall @AngleseyScMedia

[UK Airshow Review @UKAirshowReview]

It appears that, from a listing on the Spanish Air Force website, that @patrullaguila will be attending this year's @airtattoo, hopefully confirmation of their appearance will follow in one of the Thursday updates soon.

Source: https://t.co/RHvP9HPsuQ

[Red Arrows @rafredarrows]

Our last remaining jet from the founding fleet of Hawk aircraft first used by the Red Arrows in the 1980 season, flew its last aerobatic sortie today. The aircraft, with tail number XX227, is seen here taxiing out at RAF Scampton this morning with @RAFRed1 in the cockpit.

[Flightline UK @flightlineuk]

The @Aircraft_ARC Bristol Blenheim 1F will be part of the @Flying_Legends airshow at @IWMDuxford over the weekend of 14th-15th July - https://t.co/ZVO3U1BrnP #avgeek #airshows #RAF100 https://t.co/qFvgvQPhph

[Flightline UK @flightlineuk]

AIRSHOW NEWS: Straight wing ex-military jet aircraft cleared to conduct full aerobatic displays at UK Airshows - https://t.co/bUvx4eVUsm #avgeek #airshows

[Flightline UK @flightlineuk]

A Douglas C-47A Skytrain (DC-3) will appear at @OldBuckAirshow over the weekend of 28th-29th Jully - https://t.co/ZVO3U1T2Mp #avgeek #airshows https://t.co/Qm98sqfLP9

[Gareth Jennings @GarethJennings3]

The @RoyalAirForce has spoken of equipping some of its helicopters for aerial refuelling, but haven't heard the @RoyalNavy say anything about it for the #Merlin... https://t.co/lRXgsctaaB

[RAF Cosford Air Show @cosfordairshow]

We've added an assortment of aircraft from the @RAFMUSEUM and @GJDServices to the line-up for the #RAF100 Static Exhibition! Check out the full aircraft list and buy your tickets at https://t.co/IlkKIRK4VE ✈️#Cosford18

[Gareth Jennings @GarethJennings3]

#UK has spoken to an undisclosed #Europe|ean nation about the sale of up to 16 @Eurofighter_1 #Typhoon T3 twin-seat trainers for that country's air defence needs https://t.co/aeaeh1D3NJ

[Flightline UK @flightlineuk]

The Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron de Havilland Vampire FB52 has emerged from the hangar for the first time wearing its @72Squadron @RAFTucanoTeam markings for the #RAF100 display season - pictures from the teams Facebook page - https://t.co/Qgs2aTg1gd #avgeek #airshows

[Royal International Air Tattoo @airtattoo]

Aircraft Confirmed!
The Finnish Army will be sending two NH90 TTH helicopters to #RIAT18 – one taking to the skies and a second on static display! Read more here: https://t.co/Rt5gqp1hDQ

[Scramble @scramble_nl]

#P51D 44-73149 G-BTCD ‘Ferocious Frankie’ has left for #Turkey. The #Mustang arrived in the #UK in 1981 and is now on its way to the new owner, the #MSOAirSpacemuseum, #Sivrihisai Air Park, #Eskisehir. More details at https://t.co/S6NBlY848E #AvGeek #aviation Photo GJ Mentink

[Royal International Air Tattoo @airtattoo]

Aircraft Update: The Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron confirmed for #RIAT18 flying display! A Vampire T.55 & Vampire FB.52 will take to the skies above RAF Fairford this summer, specially painted in RAF colours to celebrate RAF100! Read more: https://t.co/e1Wj4wfspn

[UK Aviation @UKAviationOffcl]

New account - @ChappersCBJ - will be closing this one down in 2 days, would be grateful to see you all there for more frequent news updates and photos! #AvGeek