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Royal International Air Tattoo 2017 Discussion Thread
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While an RAF Tornado may not be likely, the Italians have a special scheme Tornado on the go this year which would be fantastic to see.
I do hope we see a Tornado fly at RIAT this year, I've not seen one in many years and come 2019 they will be on the way out.
I do hold high hope of a few next year though for the RAF 100th
I do hope we see a Tornado fly at RIAT this year, I've not seen one in many years and come 2019 they will be on the way out.
I do hold high hope of a few next year though for the RAF 100th
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Agree re: sentiments about a flying Tornado. We obviously had the TTTE flypasts in 2015 but that was sedate. Wasn't there an Italian example displaying in 2014? How feasible would an Italian Tornado display be this year? Or a German one?
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Saw this elsewhere.grogresaurus77 wrote:Might sound stupid but no Hurricane?
On the Cosford press release It says 3 venues for Lancaster with 4 Spitfires, Cosford, Scrampton confirmed & a 3rd unknown... I would think most likely RIAT
http://www.cosfordairshow.co.uk/images/ ... RIBUTE.pdfSquadron Leader Andrew Millikin, Officer Commanding BBMF, said “I am delighted to be displaying at RAF Cosford on our 60th Anniversary. It will be the first of only 3 venues where we will display the Lancaster with 4 fighters. This will feature a 4 ship tailchase and synchro display. It will be a unique spectacle and one well worth catching.
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Where does it say 4 Spitfires? The link and your quote both state 4 fighters so could well be 2 Spitfires and 2 Hurricanes. Does it specifically state 4 Spits somewhere else?
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If our airforces are never used, they have achieved their finest goal.
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If our airforces are never used, they have achieved their finest goal.
— General Nathan F. Twining
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Cosford website confirms it to be a four ship of Spitfires.
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As have Scrampton.MRTT wrote:Cosford website confirms it to be a four ship of Spitfires.
As it celebrates its 60th anniversary, the RAF's Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, will display five of its most famous and successful WW2 aircraft. Crucial to the Dambusters raid, spectators will be able to enjoy the evocative sight and sound of the Lancaster bomber, as well as that of four BBMF Spitfires.
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Thanks chaps. I suspect though that it is a misinterpretation of the quote. If they are celebrating the 60th of the Flight, why would one of their types be completely omitted from the celebrations?
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If our airforces are never used, they have achieved their finest goal.
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If our airforces are never used, they have achieved their finest goal.
— General Nathan F. Twining
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Available pilots maybe?
As much as I still want to see the Lancaster with Spitfire & Hurricane (Not seen them together since 2000) Lancaster with 4 Spitfires would be amazing. I saw the Lancaster with 2 Spitfires at our local seaside show in 2016 and it was great, so seeing 4 will be better
As much as I still want to see the Lancaster with Spitfire & Hurricane (Not seen them together since 2000) Lancaster with 4 Spitfires would be amazing. I saw the Lancaster with 2 Spitfires at our local seaside show in 2016 and it was great, so seeing 4 will be better
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Nice additions this week. Momentum starting to build now.
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Does seem to be a slower start to the list this year, would expect it to pick up within the next couple of weeks though, roll on July!
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Definitely a slower start MRTT.
Great to have the RAF support too, would of been nice to get the Dakota seeing as it's the BBMF 60th this year. However there is time.
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Great to have the RAF support too, would of been nice to get the Dakota seeing as it's the BBMF 60th this year. However there is time.
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RIAT have posted a slight update on website to confirm 4 Spitfires from BBMF
http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/aircra ... craft-2017
http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/aircra ... craft-2017
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Not really much point mate to be honest. No one is going to find it on page 11 once the updates start flowing in and everyone has access to the RIAT website.....MRTT wrote:Will update this as and when aircraft are confirmed.
Royal Air Force
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight- Supermarine Spitfire x4 (F)
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight- Avro Lancaster B1 (F)
The Red Arrows- 9x BAE Systems Hawk T1A (F)
Eurofighter Typhoon FGR4 (F)- 29(R) Squadron
German Navy
Westland Sea Lynx Mk88 (S)
Eurocopter EC-135P2+ (S)
Lockheed P-3C Orion (S)
Swiss Air Force
The Patrouille Suisse- 6x Northrop F-5E Tiger II (F)
United States Air Force
The Thunderbirds- 6x Lockheed Martin F-16C Fighting Falcon (F)
Lockheed F-22A Raptor (F)
Spanish Air Force
Mc Donnell Douglas EF-18A (C.15) Hornet (F) (TBC- Not confirmed by organisers)
Does seem to be a slower start to the list this year, would expect it to pick up within the next couple of weeks though, roll on July!
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Fair point mate, will edit the post.
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SoloTurk are tweeting about RIAT, possible self confirming in a roundabout way?
https://twitter.com/soloturk/status/843711806648532992
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Yup, translates into this: The world's best this year of @airtattoo air show were invited to SOLOTÜRK for our country, we were invited as well. We're all proud of that.
If so, a good addition!
If so, a good addition!
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Fantastic update today!
Belgian Air Force
Lockheed C-130H Hercules (S)
Lockheed Martin F-16AM Fighting Falcon (F)
Lockheed Martin F-16AM Fighting Falcon (S)
Westland Sea King Mk48 (F)
Belgian Air Force
Lockheed C-130H Hercules (S)
Lockheed Martin F-16AM Fighting Falcon (F)
Lockheed Martin F-16AM Fighting Falcon (S)
Westland Sea King Mk48 (F)
The Belgian Air Component's spectacular F-16AM Fighting Falcon display will feature again at RIAT 2017, piloted by Cdt Tom 'Gizmo' De Moortel in his third and last season as the demo pilot. Joining it in the flying programme will be another Belgian contribution, a search and rescue demonstration by a soon-to-be-retired Sea King Mk48. A single F-16 and C-130H Hercules transport are set to join the static park.
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Sea King SAR demo is a hang of an addition!
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Is there any chance the static f16 being the tiger one that visited Marham this January?
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Don't suppose you've got a picture handy? I'm led to believe the only Tiger F-16 was repainted in October.
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