Photos currently being backed up after day two of #RIAT24 but a personal highlight from today. USAF KC-10A Extender 860031 from Travis AFB. One of only four still flying and likely the last time we will see one as they retire from service later this year #AvGeek #RadioGeek

Huge thanks to COAP and Canon UK and Ireland for the trial of the Canon R6 MKII and 100-500mm lens at today’s Royal International Air Tattoo - one of the many benefits of being of being in FRIAT and a member of COAP 🤙 #AvGeek #RadioGeek #MilMonWorld #RIAT24

One of the many stars of today’s Royal International Air Tattoo - the return of the USAF U-2S spy plane with Senior Span configuration after being on a mission since 0630hrs operating in some classified location. Absolutely incredible! #AvGeek #RadioGeek #MilMonWorld #RIAT24

Delighted to have the opportunity to visit the USAF air traffic control tower at RAF Fairford this afternoon as the last few aircraft arrived. Great to see the team in action and enjoy the incredible view across the airfield #AvGeek #RadioGeek #MilMonWorld #RIAT2024

Finally made it into the show after nearly four hours stuck in traffic. Some real challenges this morning it seems but all the staff are doing their best to keep things moving #AvGeek #RadioGeek #MilMonWorld #RIAT2024

Today’s Royal International Air Tattoo highlight was getting onboard the Travis AFB Official KC-10A Extender. One of only four still operational and likely the last visit to the U.K. before the fleet retires later this year. A memorable experience and thanks to the crew for being so welcoming #RIAT2024

Another excellent day at RAF Fairford and the Royal International Air Tattoo and picked up this outstanding patch from the 67th Special Ops Sqn based at RAF Mildenhall. Possibly one of the best patches now in our collection #AvGeek #RadioGeek #MilMonWorld #RIAT2024 #NightOwls

Farewell USAF KC-10A Extender 86-0031 from Travis AFB Official departing RAF Fairford and the Royal International Air Tattoo as she jets off to retirement in a few weeks. Likely the last KC-10A to visit the U.K with the remaining fleet (3) retiring in September. A truly beautiful aircraft #AvGeek #RIAT2024

After a combined total of 1,496 miles we are now back in the shack after an incredible six days at this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo. Thousands of photos to sort through but huge thanks to Peter Reoch RIAT Air Traffic and everyone involved in making this a huge success #AvGeek #RIAT2024

One of our many highlights at this year’s Royal International Air Tattoo was the wonderful U-2S Dragon Lady spy plane so we couldn’t resist picking up this wonderful model for the radio shack while at the show #AvGeek #RadioGeek #MilMonWorld #RIAT2024

One of the stars of this year's Royal International Air Tattoo was U-2S Dragon Lady 80-1070 callsign BLACK01 from the 99th Reconnaissance Squadron returning to RAF Fairford after a mission with a full Senior Span configuration. Absolutely incredible #AvGeek #RadioGeek #MilmonWorld #RIAT2024

Early morning start for a Sunday for what is likely to be our last time to see a KC-10A Extender and likely the last visit to Scotland ahead of the looming retirement of this wonderful aircraft type next month #AvGeek #RadioGeek #MilMonWorld #NKAWTG

We thought the Royal International Air Tattoo was our last chance to the see the mighty KC-10A Extender. Delighted to catch ROMA64 86-0031 from Travis AFB Official at #PrestwickAirport this morning heading back to the USA before retiring next month #AvGeek #RadioGeek #MilMonWorld #NKAWTG

USAF KC-10A Extender 86-0031 from Travis AFB Official departing from #PrestwickAirport yesterday for what is likely the last visit of a KC-10 to the UK ahead of the looming retirement next month. A wonderful aircraft heading for the history books #AvGeek #RadioGeek #MilMonWorld #NKAWTG

Currently in Cyprus and enjoying reading another Key_Aero special - Secret Flights: Cold War Aviation Missions with in-depth articles on the U-2 spy plane and also the RAF and U.K. connection with the F-117 Stealth Fighter. An incredible read! #AvGeek #RadioGeek #MilMonWorld

All eyes on RAF Fairford this evening 👀#AvGeek #RadioGeek #MilMonWorld #GlobalHawk

In the next few hours history will be made as a USAF RQ-4 Global Hawk Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) lands at RAF Fairford. Over two years in the planning and heralding a new era of drone operations from Gloucestershire base 👀 #AvGeek #RadioGeek #MilMonWorld l

Another historic milestone for RAF Fairford and we have a feeling this will become far more common over the coming weeks, months and years 👀 #AvGeek #RadioGeek #MilMonWorld #GlobalHawk

Another historic first as USAF RQ-4 Global Hawk #FORTE16 launched from RAF Fairford on its first operational deployment from the UK and is currently operating along the Russian border having spent time over Finland and now Estonia 👀 #AvGeek #RadioGeek #MilMonWorld

Some official USAF photos from the recent historic first visit and first operational sortie of the RQ-4 Global Hawk from the U.K. and RAF Fairford 👀 #AvGeek #RadioGeek #MilMonWorld