Lightning - Hoodie Avro designed by Barnes Wallis

designed by Barnes Wallis

56 Squadron is one of the RAFs senior squadrons with many battle honours with notable airmen including James McCudden and Albert Ball among the ranks

The Westland Lynx is a British multi-purpose military helicopter designed and built by Westland Helicopters at its factory in Yeovil

based in Cheltenham

The Gnat was used by the RAF Aerobatic Team

Lightning - Hoodie Avro designed by Barnes WallisEnglish Electric Lightning THE supersonic fighter of the Cold War, this jet was capable of Mach 2 with an incredible rate of climb still classified to this day. The Lightning entered service in 1959 and retired from the RAF in 1988 having served as an interceptor, notably engaging Russian reconnaissance aircraft that were 'testing' the UK's air defences.