G-CIFW previously served with the RAF as both G-RAFM and ZK453 'M' of 45 Squadron. For a number of seaons the RAF displayed their King Airs and ZK453 made plenty of airshow appearances both on the ground and in the air. In 2008 it starred in the flying display just up the road at RAF Cosford and in 2007 it was seen carrying special tail markings in the static at RAF Fairford.