RIAT17 - do Airshows get any better?

[nick197]

hello everyone, we've already had some extremely early arrivals for the greatest airshow. luckily i was able to get there to see the Thunderbirds arrive. i'll update this thread with the rest of my images from this years show.
here's 3 images of the second flight of 4 arriving at RAF fairford.
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Thunderbirds arrive at RIAT 2017 by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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Thunderbirds arrive at RIAT 2017 by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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Thunderbirds arrive at RIAT 2017 by Nick Collins, on Flickr
thanks for looking, sorry for the lack of capitals my laptop is playing up .

[anthony martin]

Like em!

[Headancer]

Very nice. Interesting that you had camera on aperture priority as opposed to speed!

[B58Hustler]

Camera should only be on shutter priority if there are twiddly bits......

Well caught by the way.

[nick197]

1. Undoubtedly the highlight for many was the Ukrainian Flanker, a graceful beast in a beautiful scheme.
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker-B by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker-B by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker-B by Nick Collins, on Flickr
4. Powerful finale to the Apache demo.
Apache Demo Team by Nick Collins, on Flickr
5. The USAF certainly knew how to provide photogenic flypasts this year. A true wow moment of RIAT17.
B-2a Spirit by Nick Collins, on Flickr
6. For once the weather actually played ball and lit the Flanker in gorgeous late afternoon light.
Ukrainian Flanker take off by Nick Collins, on Flickr
7. Couteau Delta picking up where Ramex left off, surely one of the greatest demo teams ever to perform at RIAT.
Couteau Delta Mirage 2000D by Nick Collins, on Flickr
8.
Flanker top side by Nick Collins, on Flickr
9.
Mirage 2000D "show of force" by Nick Collins, on Flickr
10. The Raptor was as impressive as ever.
F22 "Hoover Pitch" by Nick Collins, on Flickr
11. The Rafale display is in my opinion the best fast jet display in Europe if not the world.
Rafale Driver by Nick Collins, on Flickr
12.
Apache demo finale by Nick Collins, on Flickr
13. As I said earlier the USAF really were on form with their flypasts.
Spangs finest "the Warhawks" by Nick Collins, on Flickr
14.
Raptor "fast pass" by Nick Collins, on Flickr
15. It was nice to see Hawks that weren't black or red, the Fins put on a great display in at times very challenging conditions.
Finnish Midnight Hawks by Nick Collins, on Flickr
16. Liberty Wings finest in their awesome Eagles.
Air dominance Lakenheath style by Nick Collins, on Flickr
17. Lovely to see the Hellenic Phantoms return.
01508 - McDonnell Douglas F-4E Phantom II - Hellenic Air Force by Nick Collins, on Flickr
18.
Dassault Mirage 2000D by Nick Collins, on Flickr
19.
Raptor by Nick Collins, on Flickr
20.
French air power by Nick Collins, on Flickr
21. The Spanish Hornet really deserved an award for the display, the display included some very impressive low speed manoeuvres.
EF-18M | C.15-26 | Ala 15 | Spanish Air Force by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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EF-18M | C.15-26 | Ala 15 | Spanish Air Force by Nick Collins, on Flickr
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EF-18M | C.15-26 | Ala 15 | Spanish Air Force by Nick Collins, on Flickr
24. Nice to see an Aussie Wedgetail, here's a shot of it arriving late on the Wednesday before the show.
E-7A | A30-006 | 2 sqn | RAAF by Nick Collins, on Flickr
25. Great to see some old school jet action with the Italian Tornado.
Italian Tornado A-200 by Nick Collins, on Flickr
26.
F-15E | 00-3002 | 494fs | RAF Lakenheath by Nick Collins, on Flickr
27.
SoloTurk by Nick Collins, on Flickr
28.
Raptor by Nick Collins, on Flickr
29.
Thunderbirds Viper by Nick Collins, on Flickr
30.
30+26 | EF2000 | TLG74 by Nick Collins, on Flickr
31.
51+01 | C-160D | LTG61 by Nick Collins, on Flickr
32.
ZG750/128 | Tornado GR4 | 31sqn | "Pinky" by Nick Collins, on Flickr
33. Lovely last minute surprise from the Israelis with this Hercules.
Israeli Hercules by Nick Collins, on Flickr
34.
F22 Raptor by Nick Collins, on Flickr
35.
Thunderbirds by Nick Collins, on Flickr
36.
Piloting the Flanker by Nick Collins, on Flickr
37.
F-16C Thunderbirds by Nick Collins, on Flickr
38. If you like U-2s there was plenty of chances to see them at RIAT17.
Dragons Lair by Nick Collins, on Flickr
39.
T-346A Master 61-16 by Nick Collins, on Flickr
40.
Royal Navy Hawk by Nick Collins, on Flickr
41.
Couteau Delta by Nick Collins, on Flickr

[prefontaine72]

Superb images there Nick

Dougie

[TJF1]

Nick, agree a great show and great images.

Chris

[MADPIX]

Great set there. Love the contrast with the Ukrainian and dark skies behind it.

[StevenNFFC]

Best pics I've seen from RIAT in my opinion. Great work Nick.

[Dan D'Air]

Cracking shots.
Every one, top notch and thanks for sharing.

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[Kads]

It has to be the U2 shot for me but all are truly excellent. Cheers

[nick197]

Thank you very much for all the kind comments

[baz1]

lovely set there and some great angles thanks for posting.