EXCITING new shows have been added to the Royal International Air Tattoo line up.

This year’s list now includes a demo featuring the Hawk T2, a synchronised display by Spitfires and Typhoons and a routine by the Red Arrows.

Representing the “cutting edge” of the RAF’s front line at the event at RAF Fairford will be the Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 piloted by Flt Lt Jonny Dowen.

On the ground there will be King rescue helicopter and a Tornado GR4.

The Air Tattoo is staged annually in support of the RAF Charitable Trust.

Tickets for the event on July 17-19 are only available in advance. Special Earlybird tickets priced from £31 are available until May 31 from airtattoo.com or by calling 0800 107 1940.