THE Royal International Air Tattoo moved to RAF Fairford from its old home at Greenham Common 32 years ago.

In those days it was simply known as the International Air Tattoo.

RIAT 2018 begins on Friday, so we decide to delve into our collection of images gathered over the years.

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