The picture dated October 20, 2022 shows Flt Lt Adam O'Hare flying the iconic RAF Typhoon in the rain over RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. The Typhoon jet took part in a number of air shows across the UK this year. Out of season it is used for operational sorties. (Photo by Caroline Haycock/Bav Media)





A J-20 stealth fighter jet performs during the 14th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai in southern China's Guangdong province, Tuesday, November 8, 2022. China is displaying its latest generation fighter jets and civilian aircraft this week as it looks to carve a larger role for itself in the global arms trade and compete with Boeing and Airbus. (Photo by Chinatopix via AP Photo)





Damaged RAF Red Arrow jet is seen after being hit by a bird at Rhyl Air Show in FLintshire, Wales, Britain August 28, 2022. (Photo by Paul Rowbotham/Handout via Reuters)





A Brazilian Air Force plane is escorted by a fighter jet as it carries the heart of Brazill's former emperor Dom Pedro I and prepares to land at an air base in Brasilia, Brazil, Monday, August 22, 2022. The heart arrived for display during the celebrations of Brazil's bicentennial on Sept. 7. (Photo by Eraldo Peres/AP Photo)





A U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber flies over Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, January10, 2016. The United States is preparing to deploy up to six nuclear-capable B-52 bombers in northern Australia, a news report said Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, prompting China to accuse the U.S. of undermining regional peace and stability. (Photo by Ahn Young-joon/AP Photo)





Picture dated September 27th, 2022 shows the Red Arrows departing RAF Scampton for their new base of RAF Waddington, between Lincoln and Sleaford in Lincolnshire and doing one final display over their old base. The aerobatic display team has been based at RAF Scampton for 20 years, but it is now closing as part of a series of changes to the Ministry of Defence estate. The team was spotted putting on a final practice display over their old base before flying to its new home. See copy catchline Red Arrows leave RAF Scampton for new home. (Photo by Claire Hartley/Bav Media)





Two MiG 29 fighter jets take part in the NATO Air Shielding exercise near the air base in Lask, central Poland on October 12, 2022. (Photo by Radoslaw Jozwiak/AFP Photo)





The picture dated August 21st, 2022 shows the RAF Chinook helicopter with the Blade Aerobatic Team at Eastbourne's International Airshow, which returned for its 28th year after back-to-back Covid cancellations. The Spitfire, Typhoon and Wingwalkers were among iconic aircraft from the past and present which flew in the Sussex skies over the four-day event. The show which finished on Sunday evening drew huge crowds along a two-mile stretch in Eastbourne. (Photo by Caroline Haycock/Bav Media)





Pacific Airshow takes place on the beach on Sunday, October 2, 2022 in Huntington Beach, California. (Photo by ZUMAPRESS.com/The Mega Agency)





A WZ-10 attack helicopter performs during Airshow China 2022 at Zhuhai Air Show Center on November 9, 2022 in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province of China. The 14th Airshow China will be held from Nov. 8 to 13. (Photo by Qian Baihua/VCG via Getty Images)





A Lancaster bomber flies over Glastonbury Tor in Somerset on August 29 2022 The plane had been flying over Willersey Fete, Gloucestershire, today in honour of Squadron Leader Henry Maudslay a pilot with No. 617 Squadron of the Royal Air Force (RAF). Maudslay was killed in action while taking part in Operation Chastise, popularly known as the “Dam Busters” raid. (Photo by Michelle Cowbourne/South West News Service)





A Belgian F-16 jet fighter takes part in the NATO Air Nuclear drill “Steadfast Noon” (its regular nuclear deterrence exercise) at the Kleine-Brogel air base in Belgium on October 18, 2022. NATO on October 17, 2022 launched its regular nuclear deterrence drills in western Europe, after tensions soared with Russia over President Vladimir Putin's veiled threats in the face of setbacks in Ukraine. The 30-nation alliance has stressed that the “routine, recurring training activity” – which runs until October 30 – was planned before Moscow invaded Ukraine and is not linked to the current situation. (Photo by Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP Photo)





A Belgian F-16 jet fighter takes part in the NATO Air Nuclear drill “Steadfast Noon” (its regular nuclear deterrence exercise) at the Kleine-Brogel air base in Belgium on October 18, 2022. (Photo by Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP Photo)





A Belgium F-16 jet fighter takes part in the NATO Air Nuclear drill “Steadfast Noon” (its regular nuclear deterrence exercise) at the Kleine-Brogel air base in Belgium on October 18, 2022. (Photo by Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP Photo)





Indian Air Force (IAF) Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets take part in an air refueling exercise from a French Air and Space Force (FASF) Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) during the joint exercise “Ex Garuda-VII” between IAF and FASF in the air near Jodhpur in India's desert state of Rajasthan on November 9, 2022. (Photo by Emmanuel Dunand/AFP Photo)