Sunshine, Spectacle and a Historic MiG-17F Debut The Midlands Air Festival returned to Ragley Hall from 29–31 May for its eighth edition, delivering three days of aviation action, hot air balloons and family entertainment in near-perfect summer conditions. With temperatures soaring, clear blue skies and strong attendance throughout the weekend, the 2026 festival once again demonstrated why it has become one of the UK's most distinctive aviation events. What sets the Midlands

The roar of jet engines slicing through the damp air at RAF Binbrook creates a powerful image of speed and precision

More than just an image, it’s become a symbol of remembrance, reflection, and pride.

Autumn at Duxford carries a weight of history. The air holds a crispness that seems fitting for recalling the Battle of Britain