Back after a pandemic-enforced three-year gap, the Royal International Air Tattoo drew star attractions from around the globe – and 200,000 visitors – to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire from 15-17 July. Highlights included marking the US Air Force’s 75th anniversary, international aerobatic display teams and iconic military aircraft – new and vintage.
Fatal accidents involving airliners are thankfully rare events, so a trio of high-profile losses within a few weeks – including a collision over Washington, DC – naturally drew attention.