The line-up for the RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2018 must go down as one of the finest in recent years and one that will not be seen at other shows in the country. With the display schedule perfectly balanced in a way that saw constant changes in tempo, the whole event seemed to effortlessly flow and capture interest throughout. The ability of the show to attract such standout items such as the Bristol Sycamore, Canadian CF-18, Danish F-16 and Cocardes Marine formation in the flying display along with the Lithuanian Mi-8UTV, USN P-8 and French Navy NH90 and Lynx really demonstrates the commitment to finding something different from other large shows. The return of the Commando Assault to close the show also brings another unique aspect back, one that has been a firm favourite for many years and hopefully will remain. Those with a photographic interest may lament the ‘into sun’ positioning of the runway and the close barrier proximity around the static, but these should not distract from an overall impressive show. RNAS Yeovilton Air Day remains the only show committed to demonstrating the capability of the modern day Royal Navy and long may it continue.
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