Manufacturer: Boeing Co
Operator RAAF, 33 Squadron, Richmond, NSW, Australia
Type: 707-386C (320-2610)
Event/ Location: 2006 RIAT/ RAF Fairford

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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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Side view of the beautiful Czech Republic Air Force Mi-24V "Hind" (7353; cn087353), at the 2006 RIAT.

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US Navy's command post and relay aircraft Boeing E-6B Mercury (164406) from VQ-4 Squadron, based on the 707-320, on shortchanged finals at RAF Fairford as it arrives to participate in the 2006 RIAT static display.

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Manufacturer: Dassault
Operator: French Air Force, (Armee de l'Air)
Type; Mirage 2000 (5-OK/509)
Event/ Location: 2006 RIAT/ RAF Fairford

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