Royal International Air Tattoo marks Battle of Britain
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Aircraft take part in flypasts at the 2015 Royal International Air Tattoo
Up to 100,000 aviation fans have been enjoying the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford.
Vintage aircraft have taken part in a mass fly-past at the event, now in its 30th year, in Gloucestershire.
The display was the highlight of official commemorations honouring the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.
It featured no fewer than 12 Spitfires, five Hurricanes, one Seafire, one Messerschmitt and one Buchon.
On Friday a special fly-past was watched by three veteran pilots who took part in the Battle of Britain, Sqn Ldrs Geoffrey Wellum and Tony Pickering, together with Flying Officer Ken Wilkinson.
About 250 aircraft including Vulcans, Tornados and the Red Arrows have been entertaining the crowds over the weekend.
The tattoo is estimated to bring about £1.5m to Gloucestershire's economy.