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Karlson McCabe (7) enjoying the show. | Sunderland Echo

13 top flight pictures as RAF Town Show touches down in Sunderland

The RAF has touched down in Sunderland for three days of action.

From Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27, the free RAF Town Show in Keel Square will give visitors the chance to step inside an RAF Chinook replica, meet serving personnel, and discover the technology, skills, and people behind the modern Royal Air Force.

Taking place between 10am and 5pm each day, visitors can also meet RAF Military Working Dogs and their handlers, take on immersive missions through the RAF VR Experience, tackle problem-solving challenges, enjoy live performances from the RAF Band, and watch RAF chefs cook live before sampling some of the food that fuels serving personnel.

From engineering, cyber and intelligence to logistics, catering, aviation and air operations, RAF personnel will be available throughout the weekend to share their experiences and explain the different training and career pathways available.

Here’s some highlights from day one.

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