It was
4 Merlin HM1's
2 Seaking ASAC7
2 Seaking HUR5
4 Commando HC4
5 (or 6?) Lynx (Mk3/7/8)
4 Jetstreams

I think a couple of Merlin HC3 and Chinook HC2s (which took part in the Yeovilton flypast a couple of weeks ago) but unsure if they took part today.

In all though i think around 30-40 aircraft took part in the rehearsal at Yeovilton a few weeks ago which included all the single engine types and historic flight plus the Sea Vixen and others.

I can't confirm what took part proper today because the TV News teams decided not to show anything apart from a few Merlins and Seakings.

The weekend events are not a flypast but a role demonstaration.

The details are on the Royal Navy Website

futher details here
Navy in Greenwich - Key Publishing Ltd Aviation Forums.

and Happy 100 Years Fleet Air Arm - Key Publishing Ltd Aviation Forums

and from the Navy

http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/operatio...to-the-capital

There weren't any at the VL practice so I doubt they had any over London.

Saw a pair of RAF Puma's fly over Camberley / Sandhurst last nght at arund 7pm... very unusual... connected in any way... (and before anyone shouts... I realise they are not Navy)

Was it pretty windy over the smoke today?

No - EGLC 071250Z 21011KT 9999 SCT022 BKN028 15/09 Q1014=

On the ground not a particularly windy day but up aloft it was quite turbulent around the time of the flypast.

(As number 4 Merlin obviously noticed ;) ).

Harriers were sadly missed. Can anyone tell me what the rules are for the min height for such a flypast (given it was over water for the crucial bit)? I would like to think the light blue could have gone a teeny bit lower.

Nicely done, all. Bet you were a bit disappointed by the TV coverage though.

Regarding Harriers and single engine over London, it appears :

70-year old Spitfires, flying museum pieces, grossly imflammable Avgas = OK.

Current front-line units of the national defence force, less flammable Jet A-1 = Not OK.

What does this say ?

Weight of Spitfire - about 2500kg

Weight of Harrier - about 5500kg

So KE of Harrier will be greater, unless Harrier is flying very slowly.

Flammability of A1 v Avgas not really an issue in the event of a crash - both will go up, for certain.

Full fuel load on a Harrier is about 3200kg, Spitfire 700kg (depending on model/mark)

I applaud all those who were involved in giving up their time to do this.

It's a real pity that the Fleet Air Arm has come to this.

Hold ourselves up to the light.

What on Earth have we become?

Some helicopters 'with lumps on them', and some Jetstreams.

See ya.

Remind me again... How many engines do the Sparrow's Hawks have?
MOD spokesman probably thinks it's nine ('cos they are so close)!!
Well done RN, and I add my contempt for the Media's appalling ignorance and lack of interest. Sky even run a "banner" as they showed, briefly, the fly past stating that the "RAF was mounting a flypast to celebrate 100 yrs of Naval Aviation".:ugh:

I thought that the RAF,s role, hardware and personnel were going to be amalgamated into the Royal Navy in the near future? :E:E:E

Nice touch getting them to all fly past Lords at lunchtime so the cameras at the cricket could all get them in shot (& I am sure I counted more than 4 merlins!).

Isn't the Bucc at Scampton flying yet? Now that would have been impressive up the Thames ;)

Well done to our gill-necked brethren. Nice to see the entire strength of the FAA was there ;)

No Swordfish? I'm sure there's one flying somewhere.

Must admit I did wonder if it was all of them :p

Romeo Oscar Golf wrote,

Hawks have a Ram Air Turbine and Auxiliary Power Unit. Due to this, and their better glide capability, they took the place of Harriers during the 2007 Falklands 25th flypast.

NDS - News Distribution Service

TJ