This week, the United Kingdom celebrated a major milestone in the history of the Royal Air Force with several events commemorating its 100th birthday. On Tuesday, 100 days after the anniversary, 103 historic warbirds flew over the capital of the U.K., London. The Royal family watched the event along with what the RAF estimated to be more than 70,000 people who bent their necks to watch the impressive flyby over the Buckingham Palace. A video of the flyover can be seen here.
RAF Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Key Takeaways:
- The United Kingdom celebrated the Royal Air Force's 100th anniversary with a massive flyover of 103 aircraft, including 22 Typhoons forming the number "100," above Buckingham Palace, watched by the Royal family and over 70,000 spectators.
- Additional commemorative events included a ground parade of over 1,000 personnel, the conclusion of a 100-day RAF Baton Relay that toured the UK and overseas, and an ongoing RAF100 Aircraft Tour showcasing historic planes and educational exhibits.
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