A Very Late RIAT Post

[mhughesphoto]

Hi all,

I thought I might as well catch up with the only airshow I attended last year. Four great days at RIAT with some nice highlights, including some firsts and lasts.

Friday was a scorching day with some nice variety in the air.

Royal Air Force Falcons - RIAT Friday 19th July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Royal Danish Air Force F-16AM E-006 - RIAT Friday 19th July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

German Air Force EF-2000 3106 - RIAT Friday 19th July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Qatar Emiri Air Force F-15QA QA538 - RIAT Friday 19th July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

United States Air Force F-16C 91-0418 - RIAT Friday 19th July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

French Air Force Mirage 2000-5F 38 - RIAT Friday 19th July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Italian Air Force C-27J CSX62219 - RIAT Friday 19th July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 188726 - RIAT Friday 19th July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Spanish Navy EAV-8B VA.1B-38 - RIAT Friday 19th July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

United States Air Force U-2S 80-1070 - RIAT Friday 19th July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Hellenic Air Force F-4E 01520 - RIAT Friday 19th July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Hellenic Air Force F-4E 01522 - RIAT Friday 19th July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

The weather on Saturday was a bit dull but thankfully the rain held off for most of the show.

Qatar Emiri Air Force F-15QA QA536 - RIAT Saturday 20th July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Royal Norwegian Air Force MFI-15 811 - RIAT Saturday 20th July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Turkish Air Force F-16C 88-0021 - RIAT Saturday 20th July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 188774 - RIAT Saturday 20th July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Italian Air Force F-2000A MM7316 - RIAT Saturday 20th July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Sunday was spent in the Viewing Village grandstand for a different perspective, and it was a nice location for some of the topside take-offs.

Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 188774 - RIAT Sunday 21st July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Czech Air Force Gripen 9242 - RIAT Sunday 21st July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Qatar Emiri Air Force F-15QA QA538 - RIAT Sunday 21st July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Swiss Air Force Patrouille Suisse - RIAT Sunday 21st July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 ZJ913 - RIAT Sunday 21st July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Royal Air Force F-35B ZM163 - RIAT Sunday 21st July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Royal Danish Air Force F-16AM E-190 - RIAT Sunday 21st July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Finnish Air Force Hawk Mk.66 HW-367 - RIAT Sunday 21st July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Swedish Air Force Gripen 39257 - RIAT Sunday 21st July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Royal Saudi Air Force Saudi Hawks - RIAT Sunday 21st July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Then a busy day at P&V West on the Monday where the topside departures continued.

Royal Jordanian Air Force F-16AM 247 - RIAT Monday 22nd July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Spanish Navy EAV-8B VA.1B-36 - RIAT Monday 22nd July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16AM J-641 - RIAT Monday 22nd July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Hellenic Air Force F-16D 028 - RIAT Monday 22nd July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Spanish Air Force SF-5M AE.9-10 - RIAT Monday 22nd July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

French Air Force Mirage 2000-5F 38 - RIAT Monday 22nd July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Royal Moroccan Air Force F-16C 08-8013 - RIAT Monday 22nd July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Turkish Air Force F-4E 77-0286 - RIAT Monday 22nd July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Royal Jordanian Air Force C-130H 357 - RIAT Monday 22nd July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

United States Air Force KC-10A 86-0031 - RIAT Monday 22nd July 2024 by Michael Hughes, on Flickr

Thanks for taking a look, I took some phone footage during the show days which I've linked below for anyone interested.

Friday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54s27Og6NtU
Saturday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6JJQyhBWa0
Sunday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_2XYNWlRhU

Michael

[MADWOP]

Some cracking shots there: worth the wait I think.
I especially like the taxying French Mirage 2000 with the jet efflux.

[DanBeeden]

Great set of images - the Harrier and KC-10 shots are the stand-outs for me.

[Pavel]

Great pictures! I really enjoyed them!

[Mustang531]

Whilst they might be late, they're still welcome to see and some excellent shots too. Thanks for sharing these with us. Nice to see the Norwegian Saab Safari, not many shots of these have appeared and nice to see something without an afterburner.

[B787driver]

Love the KC-10 shot,great aircraft,going to miss it.

[Blackcat1]

Stunning shots! I shall also miss the KC10.

[matt e]

nice set especially the departure day shots