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The RAF Falcons display at new national festival, the GB Farm-Fest

29 May 2026

The Royal Air Force Falcons Parachute Display Team took to the skies as part of the exciting line-up for the inaugural Great British Farm-Fest, bringing their world-class display to audiences at the new national festival celebration.

Renowned for their precision, skill and professionalism, the RAF Falcons delivered a dynamic parachute display, showcasing the very best of military parachuting to festival-goers from across the UK. Their performance combined high-energy aerial manoeuvres with engaging ground interaction.

Four parachutists from the RAF Falcons parachute display team perform an aerial formation in a blue sky, trailing thick white smoke. Their rectangular parachutes feature a red, white, and blue striped pattern, with the letters "RAF" boldly printed across the central panels.

The Great British Farm-Fest celebrated British farming, rural life and community spirit, offering a unique platform to connect with audiences of all ages. The inclusion of the RAF Falcons adds a distinctive element to the festival programme, reinforcing links between the Armed Forces and local communities.

Officer Commanding RAF Falcons Flight Lieutenant Dom Compton-Davies said:

“We were delighted to be part of the Great British Farm-Fest and to bring our display to a new audience. Events like this provide a fantastic opportunity for the team to engage with communities, inspire future generations and showcase the professionalism of the Royal Air Force.”

Flight Lieutenant Dom Compton-Davies
Officer Commanding RAF Falcons

The RAF Falcons team in matching dark blue jumpsuits, stand at attention on a grassy field. Jeremy Clarkson stands before them, raising his hand in a salute. In the background, a large digital screen displays the scene to a seated crowd in front of a modern blue building under a clear sky.

As ambassadors for the Royal Air Force, the RAF Falcons play a key role in promoting the Service through public displays and community engagement. Their participation in events such as the Great British Farm-Fest supports wider defence engagement objectives, helping to raise awareness of RAF careers and inspire interest in aviation and military service.

Festival organisers welcomed the addition of the RAF Falcons to the programme, recognising the strong appeal of the team and their ability to bring communities together through a shared spectacle.

RAF Falcons team members interact with a group of children outdoors, post jump. One of the children wears a bright green bucket hat with "Morrisons We ❤ British Farmers" printed on it. In the background, a woman in a colorful shirt and green hat looks on, and a white van is partially visible.

For one young lad, meeting the RAF Falcons was extremely meaningful and memorable as his grandfather had served as a Parachute Jump Instructor (PJI) at RAF Brize Norton.

Seen here, one young lad and his family, posing with the RAF Falcons. For the lad this was a memorable moment, as his grandfather had served as a Parachute Jump Instructor (PJI) at RAF Brize Norton.

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