It has been another great Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) for Ascent, with hundreds of visitors to the UKMFTS/Ascent showcase over the three-day event, finding out a bit more about our training aircraft and the training we provide to the RAF, Royal Navy and Army.

Four of our training aircraft – the Phenom, Grob, Hawk T2 and Juno – were on display and visitors also had the chance to test their reflexes and challenge their friends with our exciting reaction games.

Many thanks to the UKMFTS team of pilots, instructors, trainees and support staff, who kept smiling despite the occasional downpours and gave a really positive welcome to all our guests and visitors. And of course to visitors and industry whose presence will contribute to the great work of the Charitable Trust, which is helping inspire the next generation.

Special mention to Team Top Goats from RAF Shawbury, for winning the RIAT RTX Trophy for aircraft recognition!

VIDEO: Ascent’s Chloe Taylor at RIAT 2025.

VIDEO: Wing Commander Simon Owen at RIAT 2025.

VIDEO: Ascent Instructor