EAGER plane spotters flocked to RAF Fairford to see the first planes arrive in preparation for the upcoming three-day RIAT event.
These pictures were taken by Patrick Bradley and posted on the RAF Fairford Spotters Facebook page.
Many plane enthusiasts excitedly gathered at the air base - just off Horcott Road, between Fairford and Whelford - to get the first glimpse of the different types of aircrafts that will be present at the highly anticipated Royal International Air Tattoo.
Despite grey skies and a rainy forecast, plane spotter Patrick managed to get sunburnt while taking these pictures yesterday.
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The three-day event starts on Friday, July 14 and lasts until Sunday, July 16.
More planes are due to fly into the air base later on Thursday including a Eurofighter EF2000, Hawk Mk 167, Typhoon FGR.4 and F-15E Strike Eagle.
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