RAF display team spotted at Jeremy Clarkson farm festival

The Royal Air Force Falcons Parachute Display Team were seen performing as part of the inaugural Great British Farm-Fest.

The team delivered their parachute display on Saturday May 23, showing their acrobatic moves to the reported 20,000 people in attendance on the day.

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Officer Commanding RAF Falcons Flt Lt Dom Compton-Davies said: “We were delighted to be part of the Great British Farm-Fest and to bring our display to a new audience.

“Events like this provide a fantastic opportunity for the team to engage with communities, inspire future generations and showcase the professionalism of the Royal Air Force.”

Based and trained at Brize Norton, the Falcons are known for their precision, teamwork, and professionalism in delivering high-impact parachute displays.

Jeremy Clarkson retuning the salute (Image: RAF)

They also serve as ambassadors for the RAF, inspiring young people and engaging with communities at public events.

For one young spectator, who got to meet the team after their display, it was a particularly meaningful event as his grandfather had served as a Parachute Jumo Instructor at RAF Brize Norton.

The festival was led by former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson, who lives in Oxfordshire where his hit series Clarkson’s Farm is filmed.

The event had been promoted as a celebration of farmers’ skills and produce, mixing “the traditional joy of a large country fair with the excitement and energy of a modern music festival”.

However, the reception to it has been mixed with a select few traders leaving early while “struggling to hold back tears”, branding it “catastrophic” and a “shambles”.

RAF Falcons fan base (Image: RAF)

However, others defended Mr Clarkson and Farm Fest.

In a statement, organisers said: “We have been working closely with traders at The Great British Farm-Fest to provide support during our inaugural weekend.

“We are surprised that a handful of exhibitors, out of the 400 who attended, left the show within a few hours of the first day without experiencing an event that has attracted over 50,000 visitors.”

The entertainment on Sunday included Alex James from Blur and 10cc, with Sophie Ellis-Bextor also performing in the days before.

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The RAF Falcons can next be seen at the Midlands Air Festival this coming weekend (29 to 31 May) as part of a wide-ranging schedule this summer.

The team kicked off their 2026 display season with a launch event at their home base, RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.

They performed a live parachute display from a C17 Globemaster in front of an audience that included children from local schools, invited guests, and members of the station’s whole force.