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10 July Centenary Celebrations

On 10 July, one hundred days after our official 100th birthday, join us in London for our centrepiece event, the RAF100 parade and flypast.

Over a thousand servicemen and women will take part in a parade on The Mall at 11:25am.

Then at 1:00pm witness the historic flypast where up to 100 aircraft, representing the RAF’s history, will fly over Buckingham Palace.

It promises to be a spectacle never seen before and one that won’t be seen again for a very long time.

How You Can Take Part 

Take a front-row seat and experience the celebrations in person with viewing positions along the length of The Mall.

Watch live coverage on the BBC or stream on BBC iPlayer to watch the events as they unfold live. Alternatively listen to BBC Radio 2 for further coverage. 

Share your photos, videos and comments using the hashtag #RAF100. 

Here's what else is happening...

Come and see the London leg of the RAF100 Aircraft Tour on Hourse Guards Parade from the 6th - 9th July 2018, more information can be found here.

The RAF100 Baton Relay will also complete its 100 day journey on 10 July.

On the 11th -12th July the 2018 Chief of Air Staff’s Air Power Conference (APC18) will take place, more information can be found here.

With unique access to the preparations and rehearsals, the RAF100 website and Royal Air Force social media channels will showcase some of the behind-the-scenes activity in the build-up to the day so make sure you follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.