Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread

[James Cutting]

I've counted 19 static F-16's (purely down as S, ignoring any displays/possible spares) as well as 5 x C-17's!

(I might have counted wrong, so if anyone else can have a crack )

[Knife 04]

Very tidy update! Nice with the Spitfire and Hornet, Makos were at LN several years back so nice to see again. KC-10 is fantastic, as is an RC-135!

Thanks for the update James - my friend will be pleased . Now just waiting for AFRC to confirm

[seven]

July 4th my donkey. Great support from the US. Very surprised not too see European based Vipers listed, unless that's what the ongoing bit refers to. Same with the LN birds.

I guess that patch wasn't fake after all!?

Also good too see the Falcons going a step up again from the A400M, long may that continue. Glad it's friday only though!

[James Cutting]

Still US stuff to be announced

We have a few more American aircraft expected, pending final paperwork approvals, so hope to provide a further update in the coming weeks.

[seven]

That's why I said 'unless that's what the ongoing bit refers too'.
Which if the leaks on FB are correct, then that will be the case.

[quid21]

Turns out the patch I saw on EBay was a good clue! Looking forward to seeing an RC-135 up close!

[somerset]

That's why I said 'unless that's what the ongoing bit refers too'.
Which if the leaks on FB are correct, then that will be the case.

What leaks buddy

[James Cutting]

There's a rumour goimg round of a B-52H Static, a U-2 flying, a Global Hawk Static, LN contingent, and 2 x 480th F-16's.

But - it's FarceBook, so taken with a bucket of salt. Some kind of sheet of aircraft doing the rounds.

[somerset]

Oh that sheet , I did see that

[Nighthawke]

Bull sheet?

[James Cutting]

That's the one Nighthawke

[Raptor22]

Great update well pleased hope we can get a B2 either static or flypast not had one for a while

[seven]

But - it's FarceBook, so taken with a bucket of salt. Some kind of sheet of aircraft doing the rounds.

Certainly don't take it as gospel, but its a very good fake if that it the case. And the subjects line up well, the only thing that raised doubts for me is the flying participant.

[James Cutting]

Interesting about 8 Patrouille Suisse, too.

But it's a massive problem for DBH, and the plant pot that posted it is an idiot.

[seven]

Stunningly well put

8 is about right for Pat Swiss. A couple of spares. I had to double check the show site as I thought it was only the 1 Phantom, but nope 2 listed.

[James Cutting]

Thanks Yes suppose that's true! Guess we will see soon

[Knife 04]

the plant pot that posted it is an idiot.

Capture by Darren Currie, on Flickr

[Seacat192]

Post of the Year!

[markranger]

Just watched the F15QA Display i assume with a Boeing Test pilot .

Hope they fly it with the 12 missiles on it like in this video , Adds to the look of the Display IMO.

Makes a fine sound also,


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzYphXy5UBw

[James Cutting]

I think the plan is one day, a Clean demo, the other will be fully tooled!

Need to be down the bottom end of the runway when that goes up, and a little bit of moisture in the air.