13 of the best pictures from day two of Wales Airshow
However, luck was on our side today as the sun was shining ready for a day of amazing air displays including everyone's favourite The RAF Red Arrows which took to the skies at 12pm. Other acts included Team Raven, RAF Typhoon and the first woman to compete in the Red Bull Air Race, Melanie Astles.
From keen plane watchers to pizza scoffers, below is a selection of the best pictures from today's event,
You can find our day one photo story here.
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- Edinburgh Live
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- BBC News
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