RAF Brize Norton celebrated its families with its first-ever two-day 'Brizefest' festival to mark the Queen's Jubilee year.
The Proms in the Park-style weekend was a thank you to Station personnel, their families, and friends, for their commitment to the RAF over the past 12 months.
On Friday acts included the RAF Spitfire Choir, well-known classical singer Russell Watson, and the Central Band of the Royal Air Force, who played until the fireworks finale.
Families Day on Saturday featured non-stop events, displays, activities and musical acts, including a display by the Rockets Children’s Motorcycle Display Team and a falconry display.
Throughout the day visitors could look aound a Voyager, C-17 Globemaster, Atlas C.1, and C-130 Hercules. The static aircraft display was bolstered by ex-air force aircraft from around Europe. On the airfield there was also an extensive display of classic and modern cars.
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The highlight was the BBMF (Battle of Britain Memorial Flight) Lancaster and Spitfire flypast. There was also a parachute display by the RAF Falcons.
A variety of musical acts performed throughout the day including the popular Dua Live, the amazing Forever Jackson and headliner was the incredible Flash; Tribute to Queen who played until a second spectacular firework display closed the festival.
Group Captain Claire O’Grady, RAF Brize Norton Station Commander, said: “This was my first BrizeFest and it more than lived up to its reputation.
"A huge thank you to the committee and those who supported the event – without their hard work and generosity it just would not have been possible. An absolutely outstanding event and an opportunity for us to say a big thank you to RAF Brize Norton personnel and their families for all that they do.
"I am already looking forward to BrizeFest 23."
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