For decades military flypasts have become a special edition to selected shows during the month-long run of the Edinburgh Tattoo - with RAF pilots showcasing precision timing to begin the spectacular event.
Over the course of this year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the show features five flypasts involving several types of aircraft, including Typhoon jet, the iconic Red Arrows, and larger cargo planes including a Boeing C-17. The next scheduled flypasts are scheduled for August 15 and 23 at 9.30pm.
Tuesday night (August 13) saw an A400M aircraft flyover Edinburgh Castle - arriving right on time at 9.30pm to mark the beginning of the spectacular show. The cargo aircraft made its way across the esplanade to thunderous applause before flying over the castle as the Royal Marine band began to play.
