This dramatic photograph of a Merlin HM.1 and a Sea King HC.4 was taken during the finale at the RNAS Yeovilton Air Day last year, by Michael Hill. The helicopters took part in a commando assault and the flames are a result of an 'attack' by Harrier GR.7s.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Agusta Westland AW.101 / EH-101 Merlin - InternationalInternational - 1987Sikorsky H-3 / S-61 Sea King - СШАUSA - 1959

Darrell Wynne has captured the theme of a 'passion for aviation' in this timeless silhouette of four warbirds displaying at the Imperial War Museum's Duxford Airfield, Cambridgeshire.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Curtiss P-40D Kittyhawk / Warhawk - СШАUSA - 1941North American P-51D Mustang - СШАUSA - 1944Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IX / XVI - ВеликобританияUnited Kingdom - 1942Vought F4U Corsair - СШАUSA - 1940

Borders is located in one of only three areas in the UK where military aircraft are allowed to fly down to 100ft above ground level. This is where Andy Sheppard photographed this II (AC) Squadron Tornado GR.4

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Panavia Tornado IDS (GR) - InternationalInternational - 1974

Heat haze from the F-22A Raptor's engines blur the background in Malcolm Hill's photograph of the USAF's premier combat aircraft.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Lockheed F-22 Raptor - СШАUSA - 1990

AIR International's 2008 Aviation Photographer of the Year Competition winner is Michael Hiley, for his unusual fish-eye view of an Ilyushin Il-78 on approach to land at RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Ильюшин Ил-78 - РоссияRussia - 1983

Allen Thompson was Aviation Photographer of the Year in 2006 and his photograph of two of the Team Guinot Stearmans has won him a runner-up prize this year. His 'gritty' monochrome image is a montage using traditional film.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Stearman PT-13 / PT-17 Kaydet / Model 73 (Boeing-Stearman) - СШАUSA - 1934

Condensation streams off the surfaces of this Rafale as it pulls up after a high-speed pass. Panning aircraft, while focusing at the same time, is demanding of the camera and photographer and Prati Massimo is to be congratulated on achieving this pin-sharp image.

Самолёты на фотографии: Aircrafts on the photo: Dassault Rafale B / D / F - ФранцияFrance - 1993