MH-53 Pave Low

Alconbury base is now home to the USAF's Special Forces units flying the C130 equipped with the FUlton Rescue System. It flies with the giant MH53 helicopter for deep penetration missions. It was a rare treat to see these aircraft displayed jointly with paratroopers.

Also resident at Alconbury is the Lockheed TR1, a development of the infamous U2 spyplane. It is a rare airshow performer and even more unusual to see it fly.

USAF Gold, Part 1, featured the US Air Forces Anniversary display at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. The biggest annual USAF show in Europe is "Air Fete" at Mildenhall in England. This video draws together the highlights of the '96, '97 and '98 events.

A full line-up of US types includes the B2A Spirit 'stealth bomber' and the UK flying debut of the F117A Nighthawk. Also featured are B1, B52, C5, C17, C130, F15, F16, A10, MH53 and more including The Thunderbirds display team.