Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread

[jasonT1981]

As I said earlier it turned up the last time it said it would for the 70th NATO anniversary

And then still cancelled flying due to going tech lol.

Great update today, shows shaping up to be a great one.

[Red-Eye-Knight]

It flew on the Friday in 2019

[jasonT1981]

It flew on the Friday in 2019

Hmmm, I must be thinking of 2022 then?

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Swiss F-18 schedule out and sadly no RIAT on it.

https://www.air-shows.org.uk/2024/04/ai ... lays-2024/

[Supra]

Probably see it at La Ferte Alais & Airpower24, Zeltweg then! These days, if it don't come to you ...then you go to it!

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Jordanian falcons have self confirmed.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_ ... 4694168136

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Starting this week's update with our loyal friends in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. A RIAT tradition, we will have the excellent Royal Jordanian Falcons performing in the flying display with their Extra 330LX aircraft. In addition, we'll be welcoming one of their Hercules for static display. Of note for enthusiasts, their current intent is to bring one of their newly acquired ex-USAF airframes. Finally, we're extremely excited that the Royal Jordanian Air Force will be sending a pair of their F-16 Fighting Falcons to RIAT for the first time, to join the type's 50th anniversary celebrations! The current plan is that they will send one single-seat and one twin-seat jet to join the Viper Line on static display, visible on Saturday & Sunday.

Another fast jet for the flying display next, with the Hungarian Air Force sending their JAS-39C Gripen. This is always an impressive display sequence, and previous award winner, so a display not to be missed.

With the Qatar Emiri Air Force marking their 50th Anniversary this year, we're pleased to be welcoming an interesting array of their aircraft to RIAT 2024. The centrepiece of their static display area will be their C-17 Globemaster, which will be joined by a Hawk (from RAF Leeming), Typhoon (from BAE Systems at Warton) and NH90 NFH (being transported via C-17 to the UK for RIAT). We also hope to have an additional Typhoon from 12 Squadron (the joint RAF/Qatari squadron at RAF Coningsby) to join this static display, confirmation of which is expected at a later date.

This week we've continued working with a range of other Air Forces about the aircraft they are considering sending to RIAT 2024, and well as more civilian Flight Test aircraft which are appropriate for our 'Pushing the Boundaries in Air & Space' theme.

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Jordanian F-16s

[airtyphoon]

Cracking update both the Jordanian F-16’s and that NH90 from Qatar.

[red leader]

That surprised me. I didn't even realize Jordan had F16s!! Have they ever sent them before?

[Red Dragon]

My question is, which Qatari C-17 will be get? the standard military or Qatari airliner one?!

[jamyt123]

That surprised me. I didn't even realize Jordan had F16s!! Have they ever sent them before?

From the RIAT Website: https://www.airtattoo.com/the-airshow/a ... -falcon-1/

Jordan first received the F-16 A/B Block 15 ADF (Air Defence Fighter) variant from retired US stock in 1997...

... the last time they have sent fast jet combat aircraft to an Air Tattoo was during 1989 and to the Air Tournament International at RAF Boscombe Down in 1990.

[Professor_M]

My question is, which Qatari C-17 will be get? the standard military or Qatari airliner one?!

The Qatar Emeri Air Force will be providing one of their C-17s for static display at this year’s Air Tattoo. Subject to availability it is hoped that the aircraft provided will be in Qatar Airways markings and will also be transporting an NH90NFH which will also be on static display. The C-17 and NH90 will be parked together with other aircraft from Qatar to mark the 50th anniversary of their air force.

https://www.airtattoo.com/the-airshow/a ... aster-iii/

[red leader]

That surprised me. I didn't even realize Jordan had F16s!! Have they ever sent them before?

From the RIAT Website: https://www.airtattoo.com/the-airshow/a ... -falcon-1/

Jordan first received the F-16 A/B Block 15 ADF (Air Defence Fighter) variant from retired US stock in 1997...

... the last time they have sent fast jet combat aircraft to an Air Tattoo was during 1989 and to the Air Tournament International at RAF Boscombe Down in 1990.

Thanks for that. Much appreciated.

[Gary]

Cracking update, long trek for the Jordanian F-16s with no tanker support. Unless they were be somewhere close on an exercise

[jasonT1981]

Fantastic update. The Qatar C17 is fantastic, I got my photo taken at it's controls in 2019 last time it was here.

[kieran]

Fantastic update. The Qatar C17 is fantastic, I got my photo taken at it's controls in 2019 last time it was here.

I didn't realise you flew it in!

[jasonT1981]

Fantastic update. The Qatar C17 is fantastic, I got my photo taken at it's controls in 2019 last time it was here.

I didn't realise you flew it in!

Nope, static lol. They were allowing people up to the flightdeck to get photos at the controls.

[GVLCN]

Looking great so far, hope a mig-29, f-4 & f-22 turns up. If so I’d say it’ll be one hell of a show!

[Blackcat1]

Do you think there will be any participants from Russia or Iran? Asking for a friend