Royal International Air Tattoo 2017 Discussion Thread

[Scuba 11]

It looks like the first arrival has 'touched down', albeit at Brize, apparently the Canadian CH147 has just arrived at Brize aboard C17 177704!

Chinook offloaded and C-17 is just starting for return to Trenton

[MRTT]

Presuming it'll return on Wednesday.

[sgtangel]

Special schemed CC-177 as well!

Yeah, saw it overly RAF Fairford doing a recce

[sgtangel]

Special schemed CC-177 as well!

Yeah, saw it overfly RAF Fairford doing a recce. Thought it was breaking into the circuit at one point!

[peasus911]

This week still seems to be buzzing with gossip and rumours, didn't think there could be any more surprises. Just an excellent effort by all involved so far. And it could possibly get even better, maybe, sort of, if we're lucky, fingers crossed.

[FISHER01]

Romania cancelled?

[Blackcat1]

Yes the Italian Tornado, Patrouille Suisse and Midnight Hawks would have been good for the Friday oh well not complaining I'm in the area over the weekend can always pop across to catch a couple of displays.

[peasus911]

Friday's flying is scheduled to start at 11am and finish around 3pm. Also mentions more arrivals after the show on Friday but no specifics.

[luke28]

Romania cancelled?

Never confirmed.

[Rory76]

Romania cancelled?

Not sure they were ever confirmed for anything in the first place were they?

[Voodoo1]

Ukrainian SU-27s......
....now that would be awesome this late in the updates.

Tomorrow could be by all accounts the most eagerly and anticipated Thursday update for a very long time.
I mean we could have a multitude of surprises confirmed tomorrow as it's technically the last one before the show week.

There's still the ongoing New Zealand AF, Sally B & Breitling Jet Display to be confirmed plus other late static confirmations which could be awesome still.

Excitement levels are increasing by the day...roll on this time next week!


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[reaper493]

No mention of the Ukrainians....

B-17 Sally B confirms for the flying display helping to celebrate 70 years of the United States Air Force
Two RNLAF F-16s take up position in the static display and the Army Air Corp's Historic Aircraft Flight Beaver and Scout also join the line-up.
The BAE Systems collection is supplemented by a Gladiator 1 and deHavilland DH-9.

[Gary]

Today's update 6-7-2017

B-17 Sally B confirms for the flying display helping to celebrate 70 years of the United States Air Force

Two RNLAF F-16s take up position in the static display and the Army Air Corp's Historic Aircraft Flight Beaver and Scout also join the line-up.

The BAE Systems collection is supplemented by a Gladiator 1 and deHavilland DH-9. 

Civvy
B-17 Flying Fortress B-17 Preservation Trust Heavy BomberSat Sun (Flying)
DH-9 Aero Vintage Bomber Sat Sun (Static)
Gladiator 1 Shuttleworth Collection Fighter Sat Sun (Static)

Army Air Corps
Army Air Corps Beaver AL.1 Historic Aircraft Flight Utility Sat Sun (Static)
Scout AH Mk.1 Historic Aircraft Flight Helicopter Sat Sun (Static)

Royal Netherlands Air Force
F-16AM/BM 332 Sqn Fighter Sat Sun (Static) - 322 Sqn rather than 332?
F-16AM/BM 332 Sqn Fighter Sat Sun (Static) 322 Sqn rather than 332?

Surprised no mention of the Ukrainians seeing as it's public knowledge they might be attending, also no cancellations which is a good thing




 

[jasonT1981]

Very happy to see Sally B confirmed. Been over 20 years since I last saw her I believe.

[GVLCN]

If the Ukrainians are coming then surely it would of been announced today?

[bizfreeq]

Surprised no mention of the Ukrainians seeing as it's public knowledge they might be attending, also no cancellations which is a good thing

Could be that the Ukrainian side of things is still awaiting some 't' crossing and 'i' dotting

[wezgulf3]

If the Ukrainians are coming then surely it would of been announced today?

I would imagine the amount off Diplomatic Red tape that is needed to cross would mean it's a long process to complete. If they have only just got the ok to Display as seen on the links above, I would guess a few more days of sorting out is required.

Wes...

[youth]

If the Ukrainians are coming then surely it would of been announced today?

People were asking same on RIAT Facebook page... comments were removed ha ha

[welshandy]

This has also been posted on Facebook Page.
"We have been made aware of Air Tattoo 2017 tickets being sold on a number auction of sites. As our Terms & Conditions clearly state they are not for resale. We have asked the auctions sites to remove the tickets however we can also trace these tickets (even if the address and barcode are covered) and will be deleting these tickets so they will not be valid for the event. Please do not sell or buy Air Tattoo tickets from auction sites."

[KINROTATE]

What is surprising is the lack of acknowledgement by DBH that their man with RIAT FCC on his flying suit, is seen giving an interview to local media. Either deny or put up folks.