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Sunday, 28 July, 2002, 15:49 GMT 16:49 UK
In pictures: Farnborough
The Farnborough Air Show provided a spectacle in the skies for thousands of spectators. Here are some of the highlights of this year's show.

A340-600 Air bus flying over the crowds
The A340-600 Air bus was the largest aircraft on display at the show

DA Boeing C-17 Transport plane lands over spectators
More than 1,200 exhibitors were on display during the week

Geoff Hoon, who officially named the new Eurofighter planes
Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon took a close-up look at Typhoon

Four RAF Eurofighters fly in a display
Four RAF Eurofighters fly in a display

DA Boeing F/A 18F Hornet takes of for its display
Around 300,000 spectators witnessed the daring displays

Pilot looks over the blades of the Black Hawk while Eurofighter Pilots Chris Smith (right) and Chris Worning try the transporters
An American Black Hawk helicopter contrasted with a Segway Human Transporter

Britain new Typhoon (Eurofighter)
There was unexpected drama when a smoke pod alighted on the Typhoon. It landed safely.


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