Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 Discussion Thread

[rdchawk]

Some rumours gathering pace that the poles will be displaying new f16 demo and the older mig29 demo, what a jet fest we have if this materialises.

[Gary]

Just a reminder, early bird tickets end at midnight tonight (00.00, 3rd May)

Final Reminder - Ticket Prices Will Increase at Midnight Tonight
A huge number of you have already taken advantage of our Earlybird offer, saving £5 per admission ticket. If you haven't ordered your discounted admission tickets yet then now is the time, before they increase to full price or sell out - Saturday is getting very close or may have just sold out!

You have until the end of today, Monday 2 May! Click here to take a look at the ticket options that still remain. You can now only buy online.

Our flying and static line-up has been increasing every week with some fantastic additions, and fingers crossed, still a few more to come! See the full list here.

The Air Tattoo is set to be a superb day out with at least 7.5 hours of flying on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 July, static aircraft along the 2 mile showground and a number of exciting and interactive themed zones. See more here.

If you are looking for a quieter day with a 4 hour flying display (and the début of the F-35) then why not come on Friday (only £34 until midnight) and visit the 'Pit Area' with controlled access to operational aircraft that will be parked here when not flying. More information about Friday here.

Remember, under 16s are free when accompanied by an adult.

And, if you haven't yet made up your mind, take a look at our video for a taste of the Air Tattoo!

[Gary]

Today's update 5th May

The United States Marine Corps is to boost its Air Tattoo presence by sending a KC-130J Hercules tanker to perform in the flying display and conduct a simulated aerial refuelling with one of the F-35B Lightning IIs.

The Turkish Air Force will send its spectacular Soloturk team flying the F-16C Fighting Falcon to participate our flying display. It is the third nation to send an F-16 demonstration to this year's show after Belgium and Greece.

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/aircra ... st-updates

Turkish Air Force
F-16C 4ncu AJU/141 Filo Fighter

US Marine Corps
KC-130J Hercules TBC Aerial Refueller Flying

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/aircra ... d-aircraft

[RJ79]

And the Israeli Air and Space Force is flashing amber too along with the Moroccan's!

[rdchawk]

Surprisingly Army Air Corps have declined.

I hope we get to see the KC130J more than just one flypast as per previous refuelling demos there have been at Fairford

[seven]

I hope we get to see the KC130J more than just one flypast as per previous refuelling demos there have been at Fairford

I'd say that was unlikely as there is supposed too be a full demo also. You never know..

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[seven]

Just had a thought regarding the AAC, it could just be confirmation of the Apache demo not coming, or the Historic Flight. I would imagine there will still be something to come for static.

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[powerslave]

Has anyone heard about any Super Hornets coming over for RAIT,I think Farnborough are getting one.
Would have thought we would get a display if they are going to be there.

Ian

[rdchawk]

Just had a thought regarding the AAC, it could just be confirmation of the Apache demo not coming, or the Historic Flight. I would imagine there will still be something to come for static.

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Normally if Red it covers Static and flying

[beefsteak]

Just been told there is camping near to the red gate this year. Bring your own camper van, pitch your own tent, pre pitched tents and 'glamping'.

https://www.bluebelltents.com/festivals/riat-2016

[Buff52]

Just been told there is camping near to the red gate this year. Bring your own camper van, pitch your own tent, pre pitched tents and 'glamping'.

https://www.bluebelltents.com/festivals/riat-2016

Can you imagine what those carpets will like after a down pour

[beefsteak]

On the plus side, it won't take a month to dry/ clean your gear afterwards!

[Bushpilot]

Just been told there is camping near to the red gate this year. Bring your own camper van, pitch your own tent, pre pitched tents and 'glamping'.

https://www.bluebelltents.com/festivals/riat-2016

can't see that campsite selling out somehow.
that is astronomical prices.

I've got a cottage for the week near Brize Norton for not much more than that

[welshandy]

Just been told there is camping near to the red gate this year. Bring your own camper van, pitch your own tent, pre pitched tents and 'glamping'.

https://www.bluebelltents.com/festivals/riat-2016

can't see that campsite selling out somehow.
that is astronomical prices.

I've got a cottage for the week near Brize Norton for not much more than that

We've booked a week at the Hoseasons site(on the brown route) for a week for 3 of us for just over £600. A Triple bell tent for 2 nights £530

[profile_m]

The pre-pitched option is steep but the pitch your own option is inline with most of the other campsites.

[davidoFI]

Despite AAC appearing as declined today, the apache demo team have confirmed that they are definitely appearing. Hopefully rectified soon like the Black Cats slip up.

[rh226]

I hope we get to see the KC130J more than just one flypast as per previous refuelling demos there have been at Fairford

I'd say that was unlikely as there is supposed too be a full demo also. You never know..

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From GolfLima's twitter site https://twitter.com/GolfLimaLPLA

Tony Osborne ‏@Rotorfocus · 10 hours ago

KC-130J #Hercules will simulate aerial refuelling with F-35 during @airtattoo

[seven]

Pass, you've got me on that one Bob!?

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[rdchawk]

Saturday now SOLD OUT

[rh226]

Pass, you've got me on that one Bob!?

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"You will lose" ?!?! ..........though it is yet to happen. We shall see.