The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) is the world’s largest military air show. It is held annually in the month of July usually at the Fairford in Gloucestershire, England in order to support The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust.
One of the highlights of the air show is the tattoo competition where military aircrafts from around the world artistically dress in tattoos and compete for the title.
This year as many as 31 countries are set to compete in the airshow including Australia, United Kingdom, United States, Austria, Belgium. Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany and more.
PAF C - 130, the No. 6 Squadron Hercules has already landed at the Royal Air Force Base, Fairford (UK) to prepare for the show beginning tomorrow.
This year’s show theme is the ‘International Centenary celebrations of the Royal Air Force’.
The Pakistan Air Force team comprising of air and ground crew are set to compete in different competitions and events at the event.