The French Armee de l'Air Mirage 2000C RDI (5-OP/508)taking off from RAF Fairford followings its participation at the 2006 RIAT flying display where its performance was immaculate. Contrary to regulations, the pilot did his best to show the crowd her top side.

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USAF Air Combat Command Boeing B-52H Stratofortress (60-0052 / LA), c/n: 464417, 11th Bomb Squadron (11 BS), 2nd Bomb Wing (2 BW), based at Barksdale AFB, LA, USA. Seen here taxiing towards its "line and wait" prior its departure from RAF Fairford following its attendance at the 2006 RIAT.

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The US Marine Corps Bell/ Boeing MV-22B Osprey (6391) stole the show at RIAT 2006 where it marked its UK flying display debut.
A cross between a helicopter and a fixed wing aeroplane, the Osprey's rotor blades can tilt mid-air enabling it to take off vertically like a helicopter and then reconfigure to fly like a normal aircraft. Not only does this allow it to reach speeds twice as fast as a helicopter but it also enables it to carry heavier payloads and fly at higher altitudes.

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United States Navy Boeing FA-18F Hornet (166673) of the Unite States Navy VFA-122 'Flying Eagles' Fleet Replacement Squadron at RAF Fairford following its demo flight at the 2013 RIAT.

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The US Marine Corps Bell/ Boeing MV-22B Osprey (6391) stole the show at RIAT 2006 where it marked its UK flying display debut.
A cross between a helicopter and a fixed wing aeroplane, the Osprey's rotor blades can tilt mid-air enabling it to take off vertically like a helicopter and then reconfigure to fly like a normal aircraft. Not only does this allow it to reach speeds twice as fast as a helicopter but it also enables it to carry heavier payloads and fly at higher altitudes. A real game changer.

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