Flying gracefully over Lincoln Cathedral, these four aircraft highlight the importance of past and present UK air defence. The Lancaster and Spitfire are shown breaking away from the formation to symbolise old heroes moving aside to make way for the Vulcan and a modern day fighter, the Typhoon, as the RAF continue their story. This is reflected perfectly in the paintings title.

The Red Arrows have been a favourite at airshows since their first display in 1965 and continue to wow crowds with their skillful aerobatic manoeuvres at shows each year.

They also play their part in commemorating Royal and Military occasions with a Flypast over Buckingham Palace. These include the Queen's birthday, Royal weddings and British Military events such as Trooping the Colour. All nine jets take part in a Flypast and in this scene four jets are in view from the right side of the formation.

Featuring aircraft from the 'Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight' (BBMF) over Windsor Castle, England.

Lancaster PA474 (AR-L) leads the flypast and is one of two remaining airworthy Lancaster bombers from WW2. Accompanying the Lancaster are Spitfires P7350 (KL-B) Mk IIa and AB910 (SH-F) Mk Vb. All three aircraft are painted in WW2 schemes chosen by the BBMF and in use at the time of the scenes creation.

The scene also captures the architectural splendour of Windsor Castle and St George's Chapel; the resting place of the late Queen Elizabeth II. The Castle has been the Royal family home of British Kings and Queens for more than 1000 years; the oldest and largest inhabited Castle in the world.