Confirmed Aircraft
Here you'll find the complete list of all the exciting aircraft that featured at the 2018 Air Tattoo.
All aircraft participation was, as always, subject to operational commitments, technical issues, crew availability, weather conditions and other factors.
Full Scale Replicas
We have a number of full scale aircraft replicas at the Air Tattoo. 2018 saw the following:
- BAE Systems Typhoon
- Northrop Grumman X-47B
- Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout
- Saab Gripen
CONFIRMED AIRCRAFT LIST
Last updated: 20th Jun 2023
AUSTRALIA - ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
E-7A Wedgetail - Australia | 2 Sqn | ISTAR | S | |
E-7A Wedgetail - Australia | Different one | Different one | SP |
AUSTRIA - AUSTRIAN AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
C-130K Hercules - Austria | LuTSta | TACTICAL TRANSPORT | S |
BELGIUM - BELGIAN AIR COMPONENT
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
A-109BA - Belgium | 1 Wing | HELICOPTER | F | |
ERJ-135/145LR - Belgium - New | 21 Sqn | UTILITY | S | New |
F-16MLU - Belgium | 2 Wing | FIGHTER | F |
CANADA - ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
CC-130J-30 Hercules - Canada | TBC | TACTICAL TRANSPORT | S | |
CC-177 Globemaster - Canada | 429 Sqn | TRANSPORT | S | |
CF-18 Hornet - Canada | CF-18 Demonstration Team | FIGHTER | F | |
CH-146 Griffon - Canada | 430 Sqn | HELICOPTER | S |
CIVILIAN
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
A400M - Civilian | Airbus | TACTICAL TRANSPORT | F | |
Auster Mk.5 - Civilian | Civilian | OBSERVATION | S | |
Avro C.19 Anson - Civilian | BAE Systems | UTILITY | S | |
Avro Tutor - Civilian | Shuttleworth Collection | TRAINER | S | |
AW189 - Civilian | Bristow | HELICOPTER | S | |
Bulldog T.1 - Civilian | Derek Sharp | TRAINER | S | |
Cessna 152 - Civilian - New | RAF Halton Aeroplane Club | GENERAL AVIATION | S | New |
Chipmunk x2 - Civilian | Various | TRAINER | S | |
de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth - Civilian | Shuttleworth Collection | TRAINER | S | |
Diamond DA-20 Katana - Civilian | AirBourne Aviation | GENERAL AVIATION | S | |
Dornier Do-228 - Civilian | RUAG | UTILITY | S | |
EuroFox - Civilian | Civilian | GENERAL AVIATION | S | |
EV-97 Microlight - Civilian | Halton Microlight Club | TRAINER | S | |
Folland Gnat T.1 - Civilian | Gnat Display Team | JET TRAINER | S | |
G450/550/650 - Civilian | Gulfstream | BUSINESS JET | S | |
Great War Display Team - Civilian | Great War Display Team | FIGHTER | F | |
Hawker Fury - Civilian | Historic Aircraft Collection | FIGHTER | S | |
Hawker Hunter Mk.58 - Civilian | HHA | FIGHTER | S | |
Hunter Mk.58 - Civilian | HHA | FIGHTER | S | |
Ikarus C42a x2 - Civilian | AirBourne Aviation | GENERAL AVIATION | S | |
Jet Provost Mk.5 - Civilian | J.Bell | JET TRAINER | S | |
Jet Provost T.3 - Civilian | Classic Jet Preservation Group | JET TRAINER | S | |
Jet Provost T.3A - Civilian | Newcastle Jet Provost Group | JET TRAINER | S | |
KC-390 - Civilian | Embraer | TANKER - TRANSPORT | S | |
M-346 Master - Civilian | Leonardo | JET TRAINER | S | |
Meteor - Civilian | Martin-Baker | FIGHTER | S | |
Miles Magister - Civilian | Civilian | TRAINER | S | |
MQ-9B Sky Guardian - Civilian | General Atomics | REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT | S | |
OV-10B Bronco - Civilian | Eureka Aviation | GROUND ATTACK | S | |
P-51D Mustang - Civilian | USAF Heritage Flight Foundation | FIGHTER | F | |
PA-28 Cherokee - Civilian | Civilian | GENERAL AVIATION | S | |
PA-28 Cherokee - Civilian | RAFFCA | GENERAL AVIATION | S | |
Percival Pembroke C.1 - Civilian | Mark Stott | UTILITY | S | |
Royal Aircraft Factory Be-2 - Civilian | WAHT | FIGHTER | S | |
Shorts SC-7 Skyvan - Civilian | Eureka Aviation | UTILITY | S | |
Spitfire Mk.Vc - Civilian | Shuttleworth Collection | FIGHTER | S | |
Sting S4 - Civilian | Boeing Centenial Wings Project | TRAINER | S | |
Sycamore - Civilian | Flying Bulls | HELICOPTER | S | |
TB-20 Trinidad - Civilian | Bruno Stocker | GENERAL AVIATION | S | |
Tecnam P2008 x2 - Civilian | RAFFCA | GENERAL AVIATION | S | |
Tecnam Sierra - Civilian | RAF Halton Aeroplane Club | GENERAL AVIATION | S | |
Vampire FB.52 - Civilian | NAFHS | FIGHTER | F | |
Vampire T.55 - Civilian | NAFHS | FIGHTER | F | |
Westland Whirlwind - Civilian | A.Whitehouse | HELICOPTER | S |
CZECH REPUBLIC - CZECH REPUBLIC AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
JAS-39 Gripen - Czech Republic | 211th Sqn | FIGHTER | F |
DENMARK - ROYAL DANISH AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
C-130J - Denmark | 721 Sqn | TACTICAL TRANSPORT | S | |
F-16 x 2 - Denmark - New | 727FS | FIGHTER | S | New |
ESTONIA - ESTONIAN AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
Estonian Air Force An-2 - Estonia | Fixed Wing Squadron | UTILITY | S |
FINLAND - FINNISH AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
F-18C Hornet - Finland | TBC | FIGHTER | F |
FINLAND - FINNISH ARMY AVIATION
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
NH90 TTH - Finland | Utti Jaeger Regiment | HELICOPTER | F | |
NH90 TTH - Finland | Utti Jaeger Regiment | HELICOPTER | S |
FRANCE - FRENCH AIR AND SPACE FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mirage 2000D - France | Couteau Delta | FIGHTER | F | |
Rafale C - France | Solo Display Team | FIGHTER | F |
FRANCE - FRENCH NAVY
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
Emb-121AN Xingu - France | 28F | UTILITY | S | |
Rafale M - France | TBC | FIGHTER | F |
GERMANY - GERMAN AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
A400M - Germany | LTG-62 | TACTICAL TRANSPORT | S | |
C-160D - Germany | LTG-63 | TACTICAL TRANSPORT | S | |
EF2000 - Germany | TLG-74 | FIGHTER | S | |
Tornado IDS x2 - Germany | TLG-33 | GROUND ATTACK | S | |
Tornado IDS x2 - Germany | TLG-51 | GROUND ATTACK | S |
GERMANY - GERMAN NAVY
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
EC-135 - Germany | MFG-5 | HELICOPTER | S |
GREECE - HELLENIC AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
F-16C - Greece | Team Zeus | FIGHTER | F |
HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN - ROYAL JORDANIAN AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
C-130H Hercules - Jordan | 3 Sqn | TACTICAL TRANSPORT | S | |
Extra 300LX - Jordan | Royal Jordanian Falcons | AEROBATIC TEAM | F |
IRELAND - IRISH AIR CORPS
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
CN235 100MP - Ireland - New | 101 Squadron | MARITIME PATROL | S | New |
ITALY - ITALIAN AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
A-200A Tornado - Italy | 6 Stormo | GROUND ATTACK | S | |
AT-339A - Italy | Frecce Tricolori | AEROBATIC TEAM | F | |
C-27J Spartan - Italy | 311 Gruppo/RSV | TACTICAL TRANSPORT | F | |
C-27J Spartan - Italy | 46 Brigata Aerea | TACTICAL TRANSPORT | S | |
F-2000 Typhoon - Italy | 311 Gruppo/RSV | FIGHTER | F | |
F-2000 Typhoon - Italy | 37 Stormo | FIGHTER | S | |
HH-101A - Italy | 15 Stormo | HELICOPTER | S | |
HH-139A - Italy | 15 Stormo | HELICOPTER | S | |
T-346A - Italy | 311 Gruppo/RSV | JET TRAINER | F |
LITHUANIA - LITHUANIAN AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
C-27J Spartan - Lithuania | TBC | TACTICAL TRANSPORT | S |
NORWAY - ROYAL NORWEGIAN AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
F-16AM/BM x2 - Norway | 338 Skv | FIGHTER | S |
OMAN - ROYAL AIR FORCE OF OMAN
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
C-130J Hercules - Oman | 16 Sqn | TACTICAL TRANSPORT | S |
PAKISTAN - PAKISTAN AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
C-130 Hercules - Pakistan | 6 Sqn | TACTICAL TRANSPORT | S |
POLAND - POLISH AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
C-130E Hercules - Poland - New | TBC | TACTICAL TRANSPORT | S | New |
F-16C - Poland | Demo Team | FIGHTER | F |
QINETIQ
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
Airbus Helicopters H125 - Qinetio | QinetiQ | HELICOPTER | S | |
Grob 120TP - Qinetiq | QinetiQ | TRAINER | S |
SLOVAK REPUBLIC - SLOVAKIAN AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
C-27J Spartan - Slovak Republic | Transport Wing | TACTICAL TRANSPORT | S |
SLOVENIA - SLOVENIAN ARMY AVIATION COMMAND
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
L410UVP Turbolet - Slovenia | 107.Letalska Baza | UTILITY | S | |
PC-9M Swift - Slovenia - New | 152nd Fixed Wing Squadron | TRAINER | F | New |
PC-9M Swift - Slovenia | 152nd Fixed Wing Squadron | TRAINER | S |
SPAIN - SPANISH AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
C-101 Aviojet - Spain | Patrulla Aguila | AEROBATIC TEAM | F |
STRATEGIC AIRLIFT CAPABILITY - SAC
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
C-17 - SAC | HAW | TACTICAL TRANSPORT | S |
SWEDEN - SWEDISH AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
JAS-39C Gripen - Sweden - New | F7 | FIGHTER | F | New |
JAS-39C Gripen - Sweden - New | F7 | FIGHTER | S | New |
SWITZERLAND - SWISS AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
F/A-18C Hornet - Switzerland | Swiss Hornet Display Team | FIGHTER | F | |
PC-7 Turbo Trainer - Switzerland | PC-7 Team | TRAINER | F |
THE NETHERLANDS - NETHERLANDS COASTGUARD
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
Do-228 - Netherlands | 334 Sqn | UTILITY | S |
THE NETHERLANDS - ROYAL NETHERLANDS AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
AH-64D Apache - Netherlands | 301 Sqn | HELICOPTER | S | |
CH-47D Chinook - Netherlands | 298 Sqn | HELICOPTER | S | |
F-16AM/BM x 2 - Netherlands | TBC | FIGHTER | S |
TURKEY - TURKISH AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
F-16C - Turkey | Solo Turk | FIGHTER | F |
UKRAINE - UKRAINIAN AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
IL-76 Candid - Ukraine | 25th Transport Aviation Brigade | TRANSPORT | S | |
Su-27 Flanker - Ukraine | 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade | FIGHTER | S | |
Su-27 Flanker - Ukraine | 831st Tactical Aviation Brigade | FIGHTER | F |
UNITED KINGDOM - ARMY AIR CORPS
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
Gazelle AH.1 - UK | 665 Sqn | HELICOPTER | S |
UNITED KINGDOM - ROYAL AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
A330 Voyager KC.2/3 - UK | 10/101 Sqn | TANKER - TRANSPORT | S | |
A400M Atlas C.1 - UK | 24/70 Sqn | TACTICAL TRANSPORT | S | |
A400M Atlas C.1 - UK | 24/70 Sqn | TACTICAL TRANSPORT | S | |
BAE-146 CC.2/3 - UK | 32 (TR) Sqn | VIP TRANSPORT | S | |
C-130J Hercules C.4/5 - UK | 24/47 Sqn | TACTICAL TRANSPORT | S | |
Chinook HC6A - UK | 27 Sqn | HELICOPTER | F | |
Dakota - UK | BBMF | TRANSPORT | F | |
E-3D Sentry AEW.1 - UK | TBC | ISTAR | S | |
Grob Prefect - UK | Ascent | TRAINER | S | |
Grob Tutor x 2 - UK | Bristol UAS | TRAINER | S | |
Grob Viking TX.1 x 2 - UK | 621 VGS | TRAINER | S | |
H135 Juno HT.1 - UK | DHFS | HELICOPTER | S | |
H145 Jupiter HT.1 - UK | DHFS | HELICOPTER | S | |
Hawk T.1/1A - UK | 100 Sqn | JET TRAINER | S | |
Hawk T.1A - UK | Red Arrows | AEROBATIC TEAM | F | |
Hawk T.2 - UK | IV (R) Sqn | JET TRAINER | S | |
Hurricane - UK | BBMF | FIGHTER | F | |
King Air 350 - UK | 14 Sqn | MULTI ENGINE TRAINER | S | |
Lancaster - UK | BBMF | BOMBER | F | |
Puma HC.2 - UK | 33/230 Sqn | HELICOPTER | S | |
RC-135W - UK | 51 Sqn | ISTAR | S | |
Sentinel R.1 - UK | 5 Sqn | ISTAR | S | |
Spitfire - UK | BBMF | FIGHTER | F | |
Tornado GR.4 x 2 - UK | IX (B)/31 Sqn | GROUND ATTACK | S | |
Tucano T.1 x 2 - UK | 72 (R) Sqn | TRAINER | S | |
Tutor - UK | CFS | TRAINER | F | |
Typhoon FGR.4 - UK | 29 Sqn | FIGHTER | F | |
Typhoon FGR.4/T.3 x2 - UK | TBC | FIGHTER | S |
UNITED KINGDOM - ROYAL NAVY
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
Hawk T.1 - UK | 736 NAS | JET TRAINER | S | |
Merlin HC.3 - UK | 845 NAS | HELICOPTER | S | |
Merlin HM.2 - UK | 814 NAS | HELICOPTER | S | |
Sea King ASaC.7 - UK | 849 NAS | HELICOPTER | S | |
Wildcat HMA.2 - UK | 815 NAS | HELICOPTER | S |
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - US AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
F-35A - USA | F-35 Heritage Flight Team | FIGHTER | F |
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - US AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
B-1B - USA | 28 BW | BOMBER | S |
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - US AIR FORCE RESERVE COMMAND
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
C-17 Globemaster - USA | 701AS | TACTICAL TRANSPORT | S | |
HC-130P/N - USA | 39 RQS / 920 RQW | TACTICAL TRANSPORT | S | |
HH-60G - USA | 305 RQS | HELICOPTER | S | |
KC-10 Extender - USA | 78 ARS | TANKER | S |
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - US AIR FORCE SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
CV-22B - USA | 7 SOS | TILTROTOR | S | |
CV-22B - USA | 7 SOS | TILTROTOR | F | |
MC-130J Commando II - USA | 67 SOS | TRANSPORT | S |
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - US AIR FORCES EUROPE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
F-15C - USA | 48FW | FIGHTER | S | |
F-15E - USA | 48FW | FIGHTER | S | |
KC-135R - USA | 100 ARW | TANKER | S |
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - US NAVY
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
E-6B Mercury - USA | VQ-4 | AIRBORNE COMMAND AND CONTROL | S | |
P-8A Poseidon - USA | VP-10 | MARITIME PATROL | S |
Key to symbols
- S Static
- F Flying
- SP Support
- V Visitor
- Cancelled
Cancellations
Last updated: 20th Jun 2023
BELGIUM - BELGIAN AIR COMPONENT
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
F-16AM - Belgium | 349 Sqn | FIGHTER |
CANADA - ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
CP-140 Aurora - Canada | 19 Wing/14 Wing | MARITIME PATROL |
CIVILIAN
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bo105 - Civilian | Flying Bulls | HELICOPTER | ||
Broussard - Civilian | Civilian | UTILITY | ||
deHavilland Chipmunk - Civilian | Civilian | BASIC TRAINER |
CZECH REPUBLIC - CZECH REPUBLIC AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
L-159 ALCA - Czech Republic | 212/213 Sqn | LIGHT ATTACK |
FRANCE - FRENCH AIR AND SPACE FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alpha Jet E x2 - France | EAC 00.314 | JET TRAINER |
FRANCE - FRENCH ARMY AIR CORPS
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
Puma x2 - France | 5e RHC | HELICOPTER |
FRANCE - FRENCH NAVY
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
ATL2 - France | 21F | MARITIME PATROL |
POLAND - POLISH AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
Su-22 Fitter - Poland | TBC | GROUND ATTACK |
ROMANIA - ROMANIAN AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
C-27J Spartan - Romania | Esc 902 | TACTICAL TRANSPORT | ||
MiG-21 LanceR-C - Romania | TBC | FIGHTER |
THE NETHERLANDS - ROYAL NETHERLANDS AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
C-130H - Netherlands | 336 Sqn | TACTICAL TRANSPORT |
UNITED KINGDOM - ARMY AIR CORPS
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
Defender 4000 - UK | 651 Sqn | UTILITY | ||
Wildcat AH.1 - UK | TBC | HELICOPTER |
UNITED KINGDOM - ROYAL AIR FORCE
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
C-17A - UK | No. 99 Sqn | TACTICAL TRANSPORT | ||
Phenom 100 - UK | 45 (R) Sqn | JET TRAINER |
UNITED KINGDOM - ROYAL NAVY
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
Avenger T.1 - UK | 750 NAS | TURBOPROP |
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - US AIR FORCE GLOBAL STRIKE COMMAND
Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
---|---|---|---|---|
B-52H - USA | 5 BW | BOMBER |
Key to symbols
- S Static
- F Flying
- SP Support
- V Visitor
- Cancelled