Static Line-Up Launch this week… This week, organisers of the Royal International Air Show at RAF Fairford confirm today, the first spectacular additions to the static display at RIAT26, perfectly in tune with this year’s ‘Fighter Meet’ theme!
Returning to dazzle the crowds, the Norwegian Historical Squadron brings the iconic Vampire FB.52, while Flying Legends roars in with their F4U Corsair. The naval fighter showcase continues in style as Navy Wings takes to the skies with two classic aircraft – the nimble Supermarine Seafire XVII and the ever-charming North American Harvard IV.
Organisers of this years show have said their aspiration for RIAT26 is to deliver an eclectic mix of aircraft on both flying and static display. The aircraft participation list will be updated each Thursday, once written confirmation of aircraft participation has been received from the aircraft operator.
This years themes are ‘FIGHTER MEET‘, and ‘ROYAL FLIGHT‘.
Want to know which countries have been invited to participate and read a weekly behind the scenes update from the Air Operations Department? Then keep checking in with us every Thursday.
Aircraft Listing So Far:
Last updated: 5th Mar 2026
Civilian
| Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Havilland Vampire FB.52–New | Norwegian Historical Squadron | Fighter Meet | S | New |
| Vought F4U-5NL Corsair–New | Flying Legends GmbH | Fighter Meet | S | New |
| Supermarine Seafire XVII–New | Navy Wings | Fighter Meet | S | New |
| North American Harvard IV–New | Navy Wings | S | New |
Finnish Air Force
| Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C Hornet | HävLlv 31 | FIGHTER MEET | F |
Royal Jordanian Air Force
| Aircraft type | Squadron/Unit | Theme | Display | New |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extra 330LX (x4) | Royal Jordanian Falcons | F |
Key to symbols
- S Static
- F Flying
- SP Support
- V Visitor
- Cancelled
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