Royal International Air Tattoo 2018 Discussion Thread

[DanBeeden]

Superb news re Couteau Delta - fantastic thunderous display with these powerful jets.

[seven]

Just had a thought, with Bastille day being that weekend, it would not surprise me to find the French maybe limited or even individual days.

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[the concerned]

Trump is slated to visit on Friday the 13th July which is when the queen is supposed to be at riat

[bob909]

Apparently Trump will meet the Queen during his 24 hour visit, will stay overnight at Chequers. Presumably will be arriving from the NATO Summit in Brussels which is 11/12 July.

[James Cutting]

From RIAT Facebook:

"We've got more aircraft for you today!
The Royal Navy has confirmed its static support for #RIAT18! Joining the #RAF100 celebrations will be a Hawk and Avenger trainers, plus two Merlins, a Sea King and Wildcat helicopters!"

[reaper493]

Another update today:

The Royal Navy has confirmed its static support for RIAT 2018. The Senior Service will be joining the RAF100 celebrations with a Hawk and Avenger fixed wing trainers plus Merlins (x2), Sea King and Wildcat helicopters!

[Voodoo1]

Great few days of updates
Fantastic support from the French and glad to see the Rafale back. Supposedly Couteau Delta have a new routine so I am now actually looking forward to them.
Let's hope weather is so much better than the last few years and photography was hard work last year!

[stevep22]

This is my first RIAT and first 'big' show since the late 80's so everything will be new to me..!

Steve

[the concerned]

In some ways it would make sense for him to meet there. My reasoning behind that is because with it being a full military airshow plus the royal family in attendance security will already be everywhere so hosting the president wouldn't create a manpower nightmare.

[Andy Marden]

In some ways it would make sense for him to meet there. My reasoning behind that is because with it being a full military airshow plus the royal family in attendance security will already be everywhere so hosting the president wouldn't create a manpower nightmare.

You are joking, aren't you....

[Scuba 11]

Very nice addition today:
Romanian Air Force MiG-21 LanceR will return to the Air Tattoo flying display this summer! After an absence of 17 years, last displaying at RAF Cottesmore at the 2001 Air Tattoo and on static display at the 2005 show, the MiG 21 will make the journey to the UK to join RAF100 celebrations.
Romania operates a fleet of around 25 of the aircraft, which are slowly being replaced by F-16s purchased from Portugal.
Romania's confirmation is another addition to a strong list of participating nations that confirms the 2018 Air Tattoo as the international celebration of RAF100.

[James Cutting]

WHAT. AN. UPDATE!!!

[GVLCN]

That’s more like it, well done RIAT didn’t think I’d get to see one fly again!

[Rotörhead]

Brilliant news! Another type I've never seen fly before ticked off the 'bucket list'!

[Seahornet1]

Brilliant news! Another type I've never seen fly before ticked off the 'bucket list'!

You've already ticked it off...? Sincerely hope your optimism is rewarded!

..."until the tyres hit the tarmac", and all that....

[Gary]

Today's update 3/5

Germany confirms a large number of static aircraft for RAF100 celebrations! From the Luftwaffe: A400M, EF2000, two Tornado ECR/IDS and a C-160 Transall. An EC-135 will also return from the German Navy.

Great support by the Germans as always

[Rotörhead]

Brilliant news! Another type I've never seen fly before ticked off the 'bucket list'!

You've already ticked it off...? Sincerely hope your optimism is rewarded!

..."until the tyres hit the tarmac", and all that....

Haha! I wanted to sound optimistic for once although I think I remember them cancelling before - 2010 maybe? But yes, I will try my hardest not to get too excited!

[Gary]

With it being Star Wars day, wonder if we can expect a surprise announcement? Belgian F-16 display, RAF 1(F) & IV Sqn all have links to Star Wars. Who have a chance of actually turing up

[AK01]

Brilliant news! Another type I've never seen fly before ticked off the 'bucket list'!

You've already ticked it off...? Sincerely hope your optimism is rewarded!
..."until the tyres hit the tarmac", and all that....

Haha! I wanted to sound optimistic for once although I think I remember them cancelling before - 2010 maybe? But yes, I will try my hardest not to get too excited!

Somewhere around 1990 a Romanian Air Force Harbin H5 (IL28 bomber) was planned, confirmed, but didn't show up.
Believe it had some technical issues( surprise) if my memory serves me well.
Pieter,

[plmc135]

Think the Harbin H-5C, 310, was due at the 2001 RIAT at Cottesmore over the weekend 28/29 July. Unfortunately they wrote it off the week before the show.