In Pictures: Dazzling display marks 100 years of RAF

The royal family gathered on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch an impressive flypast marking the RAF centenary.

Royal family on balcony for flypast
Royal family on balcony for flypast
RAF personnel within the grounds of Buckingham Palace form a message for the Queen
RAF personnel within the grounds of Buckingham Palace form a message for the Queen
RAF Typhoons
RAF Typhoons
An RAF A400M Atlas above central London
An RAF A400M Atlas above central London
Tennis fans at Wimbledon
Tennis fans at Wimbledon
Helicopters over London
Helicopters over London
RAF centenary
RAF centenary
The royal family during the flypast
The royal family during the flypast
Meghan, Harry and William
Meghan, Harry and William
Duchess of Cambridge
Duchess of Cambridge
Meghan and Harry
Meghan and Harry
Red Arrows flying over Buckingham Palace
Red Arrows flying over Buckingham Palace
RAF centenary
RAF centenary
RAF centenary
RAF centenary
At nearby Horseguards, some of the RAF's planes were on display
At nearby Horseguards, some of the RAF's planes were on display
Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Duke and Duchess of Sussex

On the forecourt at Buckingham Palace The Queen is joined by The Prince of Wales and other members of The Royal Family for a "Presentation of the Colours" to the @RoyalAirForce#RAF100pic.twitter.com/jAaC8AsJR8

-- The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) July 10, 2018

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