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The Saudi Press Agency reported that the skies above Jeddah Corniche filled with the sight of Royal Saudi Air Force aircraft conducting coordinated maneuvers during the evening event. Participating jets comprised the Typhoon, Tornado, F-15C and F-15SA variants, all featuring wings painted in dark blue with geometric patterns drawn from national heritage along with symbols such as crossed swords, a palm tree and the numeral 95. Residents and visitors formed large crowds along the waterfront, waving flags and scarves throughout the display that formed a centerpiece of local observances.
Organized by the General Entertainment Authority in partnership with the Ministry of Defense, the spectacle brought together military and civil aviation elements for a comprehensive show. The Saudi Falcons aerobatic team joined the program alongside aircraft from Saudia operating a Boeing 787-9 and from flyadeal, according to listings from the entertainment authority. This mix highlighted the breadth of Saudi aviation capabilities while aligning with a full schedule of air and marine activities along the Red Sea coast.
Saudi National Day on September 23 marks the 1932 unification of the Kingdom under King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman Al Saud, establishing the foundational state that has since developed into a regional power. The 95th anniversary in 2025 adopted the theme “Our Pride is in Our Nature” to guide events that blended cultural expression with displays of national achievement. Aerial demonstrations have featured prominently in these annual celebrations, offering the public direct views of the air force’s operational strengths.
The Saudi Press Agency has documented comparable fighter jet displays in prior National Day commemorations across multiple cities including Riyadh, Dhahran, Abha and others, often involving the same aircraft types in synchronized routines. For the 93rd anniversary, similar formations took place in locations from the east to the west of the Kingdom, underscoring a consistent tradition of public military flyovers. Jeddah’s Corniche provided an expansive setting that allowed clear sightlines for the thousands who attended this year’s edition.
Event schedules from the General Entertainment Authority placed the Jeddah air and marine shows between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. on September 20, with additional ground parades by border guard units and naval demonstrations complementing the aerial segment. The Royal Saudi Air Force maintains advanced multi-role fighters that enable the precise formations witnessed during the celebration. These performances extended to other coastal venues as part of coordinated nationwide activities marking the patriotic holiday.
