10 July 2011Last updated at 11:32

In pictures: RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2011

Vulcan bomber landing among the crowd at Yeovilton Air Day 2011

About 25,000 people attended RNAS Yeovilton Air Day on Saturday. One of the highlights was the Vulcan Bomber, which flew without a hitch, despite technical problems earlier in the week.

The day's events began with a flypast of the Lynx, together with a parachute jump. The latest Lynx, the AW159 was also part of the flypast.

Vulcan Bomber pilots signing memorabilia at Yeovilton Air Day 2011

The flight team from the Vulcan Bomber were signing books and memorabilia. The Vulcan costs £38,000 a week to maintain, which is paid for through a charity, the Vulcan to the Sky Trust.

Army recruitment stand at Yeovilton Air Day 2011

Apart from the extensive flying displays there were also stalls giving information on recruitment for all the armed forces.

A special static display was the G-Lynx which broke the world speed record for helicopters by flying over a 15km course at 249.1mph/400.87kph - a record which has not been beaten yet.

Vulcan and Sea Vixen at Yeovilton Air Day 2011

An historic flight took place when the Vulcan and Sea Vixen flew together for the first time - both are well-loved vintage planes which always draw in the crowds.

Commando Helicopter Force area at Yeovilton Air Day 2011

The Commando Helicopter Force area was very popular with children and gave an insight into these troops which are also infantry trained and provide support to the naval air crews.

Commando Assault Display, Yeovilton Air Day 2011

The finale was the Commando Assault Display, with fireworks, parachute jumps and plenty of drama.

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In pictures: RNAS Yeovilton Air Day 2011

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