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USAF at RIAT
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USAF at RIAT
Hi guys I'm coming to RIAT for the 1st time this year. To me there doesn't seem a lot from the USAF participating ie Raptor, B1 which with Farnborough this year aswell I thought it would be a little better from the yanks or do they usually come in last minute. Many thanks Paul
Re: USAF at RIAT
There might be a few more coming in but bear in mind the US are in severe cost cutting mode with their budgets at the mo. The Raptor I believe is displaying only in the US. Farnborough is predominantly a trade show and I would suspect they will only send planes there that they can sell eg Hornets and Ospreys.
Cheers,
Rob
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Rob
Nikon D60
Nikon 18-55mm lens
Tamron 70-300mm lens
Uniden Bearcat 3500xlt Scanner
Re: USAF at RIAT
FIA is a trade show supported by the USDoD they choose exactly what USAF/USN/USMC assets they want to display in a "show of strength" type way, hence B52 flypast etc
RIAT is a normal airshow so gets what is available from USAF etc
ACC stated long ago that the F-22 would not be venturing abroad this year and cost cutting across the board has meant a reduction in what displays in the air and on the ground.
RIAT is a normal airshow so gets what is available from USAF etc
ACC stated long ago that the F-22 would not be venturing abroad this year and cost cutting across the board has meant a reduction in what displays in the air and on the ground.
Re: USAF at RIAT
More USAF aircraft are expected to confirm for the RIAT Fairford 2012 Airshow.
For further updates, watch the following section under "AIRSHOWS"
2012 Fairford IAT Frequencies; Aircraft; times and information.
For further updates, watch the following section under "AIRSHOWS"
2012 Fairford IAT Frequencies; Aircraft; times and information.