Very extensive coverage of Thursday's arrivals and validation day at the RIAT Airshow 2023 from RAF Fairford in England. Shot in high quality 4K UHD and fully edited to my usual standard.

There are dozens and dozens of aircraft on this video, ranging from light aircraft to the giant bombers and transport aircraft of the world's air forces, plus helicopters of all shapes and sizes, and of course the mighty front line fighter jets.

I have concentrated on the arrivals more than the validation displays, however the takeoffs and some favourite moves are included here, with the Dassault Rafale very much playing a starring role with its' absolutely epic practise display my favourite moves are included here.

Aircraft to look out for on this video are the Five F35's from the UK, US and Dutch Air Forces, the Four AV8B Harriers from the Italian and Spanish Air Forces, multiple Typhoons from Qatar, UK, Kuwait, Italy, and German Luftwaffe (one has a very special Israel themed colour scheme.)

Display clips include the Finnish F18 Hornet, the Swdish Gripen, the Italian AF M346 and EF2000 Typhoon, The Me262, the Spanish AV8B Harriers, the Belgian F16, and the French Dassault Rafale C.

One very special Typhoon is the brandnew example from the Qatar Air Force with a stunning camo paint scheme.

The vintage segment includes a Polish AF Sukhoi SU22 Fitter, and the very special Messersmitt Me262 replica making probably it's first ever visit to a UK air show, and the takeoff is included here, plus a couple of display clips!

Huge transport aircraft are coming and going throughout this video, including A400's (including a Belgian example), Hercules, and the giant C17 from the UAE taking off.

AIr Forces assets featured on this video include RAF, USAF, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Belgian, Dutch, Romanian, Swedish, Finland, Czech, Poland, Canada, UAE, Qatar, and many more . . .

Despite the horrific weather at RIAT 2023, this day was not bad with only the occasional light shower and a fair bit of sun!