THE Red Arrows are set to return once again to perform at this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo.

The line-up is continuing to take shape and the iconic aerobatic team will be present to put on a display to wow the crowds at this year’s event, from July 17 to 19.

As well as the Red Arrows, numerous other aircraft have also been confirmed for the show, which takes place in Fairford each summer.

The Hawk T2, which is making its public airshow debut at the air tattoo, will also perform, along with the RAF’s Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 to push the show’s theme of Securing The Skies – Past Present Future.

As well as modern planes, there will also be a nod to the country’s aviation history with a dual display involving a Typhoon and Spitfire.

The two planes will put on an evocative and spectacular “synchro pair” routine as part of the contribution to the Battle of Britain’s 75th anniversary commemorations taking place this year.

On the ground will also be a Second World War Lancaster Bomber.

In addition to those aircraft taking part in the flying displays, the RAF is also committing a number of assets to the RIAT 2015 static park.

Among them will be a Sea King rescue helicopter from 'A' Flight of No 22 Squadron, probably making its final air tattoo appearance before retirement.

There will also be a Tornado GR4 operated by No XV (Reserve) Squadron, a unit celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2015 with a specially-painted aircraft.

This year’s show is the first to be run by Andy Armstrong, the new chief executive at the helm of Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises, which co-ordinates RIAT.

He took over from Tim Prince, who organised the first event in 1991. He said: “There are over 2,000 volunteers, all of whom bring their skills to bear. This isn’t about one person that pulls off RIAT. Every year my job is to make sure they have the resources necessary to put on the best show possible.”

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