Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18
Demonstration Team Earns
Prestigious Prizes at RIAT Air Show


August 13, 2024 - Royal Canadian Air Force – The Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Demonstration Team took two top prizes from the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) taking place in July 19-21, 2024, in the United Kingdom.

The team was awarded the prestigious awards, including Best Livery for the CF-18 Demo aircraft and Best Solo Jet Display for Captain Caleb ‘Tango’ Robert, during the world’s largest military air demonstration. The theme this year was “Pushing Boundaries in Air and Space.”

Besides the RCAF Centennial celebrations, the show marked several notable military and aviation milestones including, 100 years of British military test flights, the 50th anniversary of F-16 jets, and the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Photos: RCAF 17 Wing, 2024

Canadian participation at this event showcased RCAF history and heritage on the world stage and paid tribute to past and present RCAF personnel. This year was the RCAF’s largest footprint at the demonstration, with a large contingent of personnel including the RCAF Band and seven aircraft (CF18 Demo, CF18 Spare, CC177, CC150T, CC130J, CC295 and CH146) the largest number of aircraft provided from the Canadian air force to date.

The air show attracts the military aerospace industry to showcase the best and most powerful airframes and equipment, in addition to the skills of the best pilots in the world!

The Royal International Air Tattoo attracts 150,000 to 200,000 spectators annually, over the course of the July weekend, and featured more than 250 aircraft from around the world, in flight and ground displays.

Arcfield Canada is honored to be a dedicated partner to the RCAF and is extremely proud of our CF-18 Demo Team. We congratulate them on this amazing achievement. It's no surprise they won Best Livery, as this years' graphics that were applied on the 100th Anniversary aircraft were outstanding!