RIAT 2010

vulcan57

Not too sure if anyone here are going, but the first confirmed participants have been announced. They are 2 Romanian Air Force MIG 21 Lancers (one in the flying display) and supported by one of their C-27 Spartans. Really nice start and such a rare aircraft to see, particularly in a flying display. MIG 21's are not going to be around for much longer, the Romanian Air Force are replacing theirs in 2011.

vulcan57

Patrouille Suisse and Swiss Air Force F/A-18 Hornet to appear also.

johnny_doyle2

article in my local paper (The Swindon Advertiser) to say that the £4 booking fee is waived for those booking tickets before Feb 28th. Early bird tickets priced at £32.50. Not sure if this affects those booking from Ireland but worth investigating getting an early ticket to save a few cents.

vulcan57

johnny_doyle2 wrote: »

article in my local paper (The Swindon Advertiser) to say that the £4 booking fee is waived for those booking tickets before Feb 28th. Early bird tickets priced at £32.50. Not sure if this affects those booking from Ireland but worth investigating getting an early ticket to save a few cents.

Thats right, the booking fee is waived on the early bird tickets. Got ours during the week and are now all set and looking forward to it very much.

cuterob

where is this on?

vulcan57

cuterob wrote: »

where is this on?

RAF Fairford in the UK.

For more info: http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow

Original Steyr

We are going to be so deaf when we get back Roger.:o:D Oh i love the sound of Freedom.

greenpilot

vulcan57 wrote: »

Not too sure if anyone here are going, but the first confirmed participants have been announced. They are 2 Romanian Air Force MIG 21 Lancers (one in the flying display) and supported by one of their C-27 Spartans. Really nice start and such a rare aircraft to see, particularly in a flying display. MIG 21's are not going to be around for much longer, the Romanian Air Force are replacing theirs in 2011.

Hi there,

We go every year. we have been going for about 10 years and have been turning up even at the cancelled shows!! We fly from dublin to bermingham, hire a car, drive to Stow on the friday. book in to the b+b drive straight to Fairford to watch the arrivals. We go into the airfield on the saturday, then go to the hill on the farm opposite the crowdline to watch the display as they mostly fly over that particular hill for the displays. Then back to the airfield on the monday to see the departures

vulcan57

Unconfirmed reports from "reliable sources" that 2 F-22 Raptors are to be sent to RIAT 2010 and attend Farnborough the following week. Great news if true.

johnny_doyle2

ticket booked.

Sunshine booked???? Hopefully not another wet one.

vulcan57

So thats at least 4 of us on here going.

vulcan57

vulcan57 wrote: »

Unconfirmed reports from "reliable sources" that 2 F-22 Raptors are to be sent to RIAT 2010 and attend Farnborough the following week. Great news if true.

F-22 Raptor's now confirmed. Starting to shape up to a great show this year with this, Super Hornet and Mig 21 and thats just three, and the first participation list is not due out till April.:):D:D

vulcan57

B2 Spirit also now coming!:D My word, thats F-22, B2, B1, B52, Vulcan, Mig 21, Super Hornet, C17 demo already. Gonna be the best in years!!!

ian_m

Has anyone been camping nearby?

vulcan57

ian_m wrote: »

Has anyone been camping nearby?

I haven't but you will probably be hard pressed to get camping very close at this stage.

The first Official list is starting to appear and a Polish SU-22 and MS760 Paris, also a German navy PC3 Orion added. I will post that list as soon as I get to see it.

vulcan57

The latest update.

RAF
King Air- 45 (R) Squadron(f)
Chinook HC2- 18 (B)/27 Squadron(f)
Hawk T1- 19 (R) Squadron (s)
Merlin HC3- 28 (AC) Squadron(s)
Nimrod MRA4- Nimrod IPT (s)
Seaking HAR3- 22 Squadron, A Flt (s)
Seaking HAR3- 203 (R) Squadron (sp)
VC-10- 101 Squadron (s)

US Air Force Global Strike Command
B-52H Stratofortress- 5 BW (s)
B-52H Stratofortress- 5 BW (f)

US Air Force Special Operations Command
MC-130H Combat Talon II (s)
MC-130P Combat Shadow (s)

US Air Forces Europe
C-130J Hercules (s)
C-21A (s)
F-15C/E (s)
F-16CJ (s)
HH-60G (s)
KC-135R (s)

German Air Force
C-160D Transall (s)
F-4F Phantom (s)
Tornado IDS (s)

German Army Aviation
CH-53G/GS (s)

Royal Netherlands Air Force
AS532U2- 300 Sqn (s)
AH-64DN Apache- 301 Sqn (f)



Civilian
Alpha Jet (x2) Griffon Aerospace (s)
Airbus A400M- Airbus Military (f)
DHC1 Chipmunk T22 Aurelio Bernardino (s)
Diamond DA40 Bournemouth Flying Club (s)
Falcon 20 Cobham (s)
Extra 400 Bruno Stocker (s)
Hunter FGA9- Hunter Display Team (s)
Hunter PR11- Hunter Display Team (s)
Hunter T.7A- Delta Jets (s)
Hunter T.7A- Delta Jets (s)
SR22- Bruno Stocker (s)
Super King Air 350CER- Cobham (s)
TB20- Bruno Stocker (s)

Some really juicy bits in there including the Dutch Apache (hopefully with flares), A400M and B52 all flying. This list is in addition to the list that can be found at http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/Aircraft/participation All in all now there are something like 11 fast jet solo displays (including the F-22 Raptor), 4 Display teams, numerous warbirds and the Battle of Britain 70th fly past, and still more to be added with too months to go. Roll on July!!

greenpilot

Hi,

weve been goin there for 6 years!!! Hope that it still goes ahead with the ash cloud. How are you getting there and where are you staying??

Paul k

Steyr

greenpilot wrote: »

Hi,

weve been goin there for 6 years!!! Hope that it still goes ahead with the ash cloud. How are you getting there and where are you staying??

Paul k

Vulcan will fill you on that, so we should meet up so! Boards A&A Beers @ RIAT!:D

vulcan57

Steyr wrote: »

Vulcan will fill you on that, so we should meet up so! Boards A&A Beers @ RIAT!:D

We are flying from Shannon to Heathrow this time around as there is nothing from this side of the country to Bristol any more. We are staying at a B7B in Swindon. As Steyr says, we should meet up if at all possible.

R32

Starting to get the urge to go to this again,didn't head over in a few years,mite be in trouble for accomodation at this stage though

greenpilot

R32 wrote: »

Starting to get the urge to go to this again,didn't head over in a few years,mite be in trouble for accomodation at this stage though

Ah, dont worry about accomadation, we stay in the Barringtons area near Burford and Stow-on-the-Wold. Loads of tiny pub b+B's, we like The Fox Inn, or The Old Schoolhouse. Just a half hour drive to the airfield. 1st Day on the hill in the farm opposite the runway, second day inside the airfield. Last day for the departures BBQ run by the US ground crew!!...my bother lives in Burford so he knows all the short cuts and places to stay!!!
Just hope the ash cloud stays away

vulcan57

A sneaky up date today. These are the additions.

RAF
E3D Sentry- 8 SQN (s)
Merlin HC3- 28 (AC) Squadron (f)
Puma HC1- 33 Squadron (s)
Torndo GR4- 9 (B) Squadron (s)
Tucano T1- 72 (R) Squadron (s)

US
MC-130H/P (f):D
MC-130E, 711th SOS (s)
C-17A Globemaster III- 58 AS, 97 AMW (f) :D
VQ-3 E-6B (s)

US Air Education & Training Command
KC-135R Stratotanker- 97 AMW (f)
TG-10C- 94 FTS, 306 TRW (F)

Royal Norwegian Air Force

F-16AM/BM (x2)- 338 skv, 138 Luftving (s)
Belgian Air Component
Embraer ERJ-135- 15 Wing (sp)

Royal Danish Air Force
CL-604 Challenger- Esk 721 (s)
T-17 Supporter (x2)- FLSK (s)

Royal Netherlands Air Force
AH-64DN Apache- 301 Squadron (s)
F-16AM MLU (x2)- tbc (s)

Civilian

Aermacchi M311- Finmeccanica (s)
BAC Strikemaster- Gerald Williams (s)
Cessna 172- Marshall Group (v)
Cessna Citation- Marshall Group (v)
Cessna FR172- G-ROKT Flying Club (v)
Piper Aztec- Marshall Group (v)
EV97 Eurostar- RAF Halton Microlight Club (s)
T600N Thruster Sprint- RAF Halton Microlight Club (s)
Messerschmitt Bf109 G4- EADS (f)**
Slingsby T21- tbc (s)
Spitfire HFIXe- The Kent Spitfire (f)

vulcan57

From the RIAT site.


RAF'S FUTURE AIRLIFTER IN UK DISPLAY DEBUT

The Royal Air Force's much-debated next-generation airlifter will be unveiled to the British public in July when it makes its UK flying display debut at the Royal International Air Tattoo.

Airbus's chief military test pilot Ed Strongman will be at the controls of the A400M when it displays at the airshow, at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on July 17&18.

The aircraft, which is designed to fly troops and equipment, was due to go into service this year, but is now unlikely to be operational before 2012. Its appearance will provide the first opportunity for the public to see the culmination of a two-decade long project to develop a future military transport aircraft.

Due, ultimately, to replace the RAF's C-130 Hercules fleet, the A400M can travel further and faster than most current in-service airlifters and can carry larger payloads. It is also far more flexible.

Chris Pocock, Defence Editor for Aviation International News said: "When they first see it, most people will be surprised at the size of Europe's new airlifter. Thanks to its huge turboprops mounted on a swept wing, the A400M combines a high cruising speed at altitude with excellent slow-speed tactical performance, and the capacity to carry a variety of large military and humanitarian loads."

This summer's Royal International Air Tattoo will feature around 300 aircraft from across the globe, including the US Air Force F-22 Raptor, Romanian Air Force MiG-21s and Polish Air Force Su-22s. The event has also been chosen by the Royal Air Force to stage its flagship commemoration of the Battle of Britain, on its 70th anniversary.

In addition to the flying display, visitors can enjoy a large static aircraft park plus a wide range of ground-based activities including a concert stage, Battle of Britain 'Village', plus the interactive Tri@RIAT area for youngsters.

vulcan57

RNZAF -757 Cancelled, due to operational commitments apparently . Such a shame after last years super display. First cancellation, hopefully there won't be too many.

typera12

Mig-21s now cancelled as well as the C-27 Spartan

vulcan57

typera12 wrote: »

Mig-21s now cancelled as well as the C-27 Spartan

Big shame about the Mig 21's, but the good news is that the RNZAF 757 is still on the list, so fingers crossed it nay still appear.

The latest mini update last friday was as follows :

RAF
Dominie T1- 55 (R) Squadron (s)
Griffin HT1- 60 (R) Squadron (s)

Royal Navy
Harrier GR9 (x2)- 800 NAS (s)

US Air Mobility Command
KC-10A- 78 ARS (s)

Belgian Air Component
Falcon 20E- 15 Wing (v)

Italian Air Force
Falcon 900EX- 91 Gruppo, 31 Stormo (v)

NATO
E-3A AWACS- AEW&C Force (s)

Royal Netherlands Air Force
F-16AM MLU (x2)- 312 Squadron (s)

Civilian
Spitfire FSM (X2)- Lytham Spitfire Display Team (s)
B200 King Air- PTL Luftfahrt GmbH (sp)
Maule 235- VoWHGC (f)
Sukhoi Superjet 100- Sukhoi Aviation Company (f

vulcan57

Just that there is a IAC PC-9 at Beauvechain International Air Show this weekend. It's 262 as seen here http://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=24603#p245320

Shame they can't send anything to RIAT especially as there is a specially Battle of Britain fly past for countries that partook in it.:mad:

Jomcc

Thinking about going to the RIAT at the weekend. Just noticed that tickets need be purchased beforehand. As I plan on going by motorbike, I'm not deciding until I'm pretty sure weather will be ok for weekend. Does anyone know if tickets are definitely not available on the day? And another question (which is not worth asking)..........is it definitely worth going to?

Steyr

Jomcc wrote: »

And another question (which is not worth asking)..........is it definitely worth going to?

Biggest Airshow in Europe thats not a "trade" show HELL YES

You go! And meet us!:D

vulcan57

Jomcc wrote: »

Thinking about going to the RIAT at the weekend. Just noticed that tickets need be purchased beforehand. As I plan on going by motorbike, I'm not deciding until I'm pretty sure weather will be ok for weekend. Does anyone know if tickets are definitely not available on the day? And another question (which is not worth asking)..........is it definitely worth going to?

Tickets are definitely not available on the day. Most certainly worth going, it's in the Guinness Book Of Records as being the largest military air show in the world. Your leaving it very tight for tickets though. Roll on the weekend:D:D

Steyr

A flight of 4 F-22A Raptors arrived earlier at RAF Lakenheath.


Support Aircraft was: C-17A Globemaster III 99-0168/AK - "BALTO 99" - 3rd Wing

Raptor 1: 06-4108/AK - "MAZDA 81" - 525th FS

Raptor 2: 06-4126/AK - "MAZDA 82" - 525th FS

Raptor 3: 06-4113/AK "3rd OG" - "MAZDA 83" - 525th FS

Raptor 4: 07-4131/AK - "MAZDA 84" - 525th FS

All had long range ferry fuel tanks on too.

Jomcc

Steyr wrote: »

Biggest Airshow in Europe thats not a "trade" show HELL YES

You go! And meet us!:D

Just got provisional permission from the wife.........and as far as I can see, tickets can be booked through ticketmaster and printed out myself, so seems as if mind is almost made up.
If going, what time should I aim to get to the show. Probably get ferry on Fri morning, go down through Wales and get accomodationas I get close to that area.

vulcan57

Jomcc wrote: »

Just got provisional permission from the wife.........and as far as I can see, tickets can be booked through ticketmaster and printed out myself, so seems as if mind is almost made up.
If going, what time should I aim to get to the show. Probably get ferry on Fri morning, go down through Wales and get accomodationas I get close to that area.

Gates open at 07.30 and the flying displays start usually between 09.30 and 10.00 until 17.30 ish. Heard some rumours that the flying is to start at 09.45 this year. The queues at the gate can be quite long apparently, although in the 5 years since we've been going the queues move pretty quickly. The only problem that I can see is traffic, it can get very bad around the air field and so that is a good reason to start out early.

Jomcc

vulcan57 wrote: »

Gates open at 07.30 and the flying displays start usually between 09.30 and 10.00 until 17.30 ish. Heard some rumours that the flying is to start at 09.45 this year. The queues at the gate can be quite long apparently, although in the 5 years since we've been going the queues move pretty quickly. The only problem that I can see is traffic, it can get very bad around the air field and so that is a good reason to start out early.

Thanks for that........ticket booked & can't wait for it.

vulcan57

Raptor practise today, the take off anyway. Absolutely awesome for want of a better phrase. Roll on Saturday, can't wait to see it in person.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16ti9GwnlVs&feature=player_embedded

johnny_doyle

enjoyed the static displays and the flying display. Knackered from walking up and down the display line. Vulcan was great to see as was the Raptor and B52. Good to see the Me 108 and the 109s flying; not seen them live before. Spitfires and Hurricanes excelllent as ever.

A bit slow getting in but overall the logistics were pretty good. Need to get my act together and think about camping there next time.

Rubecula

I know they are not the most exciting aircraft around but there will be both types of RAF training Hawks in attendance. The Hawk T Mk1 1/A and the Hawk T Mk2 (also called the Hawk 128)

It will be an oportunity for those who are interested to compare the old and the new.

Jomcc

Steyr wrote: »

Biggest Airshow in Europe thats not a "trade" show HELL YES

You go! And meet us!:D

Just confirming YOU WERE RIGHT!!!

Was looking out for ye, but unfortunately didn't recognize ye:D

Steyr

Hi all, in LHR now in T1 waiting on Shamrock EI385 back to EINN but....she is delayed until 16:05/16:30, was supposed to depart at 14:50 but not to be!!


Anyway my first RIAT and it was immense, great to see our boys over there too, il be creating 2 photo threads when i return as it really is that big.

And on a final note.....The F22A Raptor.......UNREAL quite possibly the loudest Aircraft i have ever heard and i have heard an awful lot, the only thing to possibly come close was the Vulcan. F22A....WOW.

vulcan57

what a cracking show! Glad you enjoyed it Dave even though you were delayed getting home, also glad you enjoyed it jomcc. Highlights for me........well there were a lot, tha A400M was realy nice the vulcan of course. Also to see the RNZAF 757 being escoted by 2 USAF F 22's was uniqe and I doubtwe'll see the like again. The F 22 Raptor most certainly stole the show for me. Will be here in England for another 2weeks but when I get back i will have a ton of pictures that i will put up.

MargeS

I always enjoy the dutch F16!