Comments on: Graphic: Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Flypast

By: Atomic Walrus

Atomic Walrus — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:12:30 +0000

I think the trainers are more a comment on what can comfortably maintain formation with the helicopters and WW2 aircraft than current RAF combat capabilities. I don’t imagine that Typhoons are going to be particularly happy at 200 knots…

By: Ant

Ant — Sat, 19 May 2012 22:11:30 +0000

Hmm, pretty much all trainers, transports and helos. Either this is a conscious demonstration of training and soft power or the UK air forces’ teeth element is pretty thin these days. Just think, only a decade ago you’d have seen Sea Harriers, Harriers, Jaguars, two flavours of Tornado.

By: Polaris

Polaris — Sat, 19 May 2012 11:39:31 +0000

Elizabeth II Regina. From the latin for “queen”. The masculine version is “Rex” (Latin for “king”)

By: Valparaiso

Valparaiso — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:49:33 +0000

E II R for Elizabeth II Rex I guess.