The RAF Typhoon display team is gearing up for a high-octane 2025 season, with a brand new routine that promises to leave airshow crowds speechless. Under the command of Squadron Leader Nathan Shawyer, who takes over from Flight Lieutenant David “Turbo” Turnbull, the team is preparing to deliver their most exhilarating performances yet.
Having shadowed his predecessor at the tail end of the 2024 season, Sqn Ldr Shawyer has been hard at work designing a fresh display sequence for the upcoming airshow circuit. The excitement is building, with a thrilling new series of manoeuvres expected to captivate audiences across the country.
What to Expect from the New Display?
Typically, the Typhoon’s displays feature a series of approved aerobatic moves, showcasing the incredible capabilities of this powerhouse aircraft. This year, Shawyer and his team have gone above and beyond, ensuring a dazzling array of maneuvers that will leave crowds on the edge of their seats.
Every new sequence undergoes strict approval from aviation regulators, ensuring safety is always the top priority. This is why simulators play such a crucial role, allowing pilots to rehearse and perfect each manoeuvre before it’s ever performed in front of a live audience.
Training for Perfection
Training for the 2025 season begins high in the sky, with initial practice taking place at an altitude of 5,000ft. As pilots gain confidence, they progressively lower their altitude over the RAF Coningsby base, refining their skills and getting ever closer to the thrilling 500ft display height. Here, pilots execute daring level turns and heart-stopping flypasts as low as 100ft during their final rehearsals.
Once the display is perfected, the pilots undergo an extensive review, after which they are granted the official go-ahead to perform for large, live crowds, ensuring maximum excitement and safety.
The 2025 Typhoon Display Schedule
Get ready for some thrilling aviation action as the RAF Typhoon Display Team takes to the skies at a number of spectacular airshows in 2025:
- 30 May: Midlands Air Festival
- 31 May – 1 June: English Riviera Air Show
- 8 June: Cosford Airshow
- 14-15 June: Kauhava Airshow, Finland
- 21-22 June: IWM Duxford Summer Show
- 28-29 June: Cleethorpes Armed Forces Weekend
- 28 June: Scarborough Armed Forces Day
- 29 June: Shuttleworth Festival of Flight
- 5-6 July: The Wales Air Show and Armed Forces Day, Swansea
- 18-20 July: Royal International Air Tattoo, RAF Fairford
- 26-27 July: Old Buckenham Air Show
- 26 July: Shuttleworth Festival of Flight
- 9-19 August: Blackpool Air Show
- 15-17 August: Eastbourne International Air Show
- 16-17 August: Manston International Air Show
- 20 August: Syerston NATS
- 23-24 August: Roskilde Air Show, Denmark
- 28 August: Isle of Man Classic TT Races
- 30-31 August: Southport Airshow
- 5-6 September: The International Ayr Show
- 7 September: The Great North Run, Newcastle
- 10 September: Guernsey Air Display
- 11 September: Jersey International Air Display
- 21-21 September: SHG Air Show, Turkey
- 4 October: IWM Duxford Season Finale
Typhoon Aircraft: Leading the Charge
The RAF Typhoon is a multi-role combat aircraft that has become the backbone of the Royal Air Force’s operations since entering service in 2003. From air policing to high-intensity conflict, Typhoons are equipped for the full spectrum of air operations. With the largest fleet of Eurofighter Typhoons in service, the RAF is ready to showcase the Typhoon’s awe-inspiring power and precision in the sky.
