RIAT 2015 Discussion Thread

[Gary]

A very rare sight in the flying display, one not witnessed for a long time at a public event, will be that of RAF, German Air Force and Italian Air Force Tornados giving a number of formation flypasts. This will mark 35 years since the now disbanded Tri-National Tornado Training Establishment received its first aircraft at RAF Cottesmore.

Textron Aviation has confirmed that it will bring to RIAT this year a number of interesting special mission aircraft from its extensive product range. Following its world debut at last year's Air Tattoo, the Textron AirLand Scorpion tactical jet is due to re-appear, accompanied by a Beechcraft AT-6B Texan II light attack aircraft and a Beechcraft Baron G58 intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform.

Grob Aircraft of Germany is sending a G120TP basic turboprop trainer for static display. This type will in future provide elementary flying training to UK military student pilots, being part of the Affinity Group's successful bid for the fixed-wing element of the Military Flight Training System (MFTS) programme.

Since announcing last month that the Czech Air Force will be sending a JAS-39C Gripen and Mil Mi-24V/Mi-35 'Hind' for our flying display and an L-159 ALCA (Advanced Light Combat Aircraft) and a C295 transport for static, we've been informed the Czechs intend sending a second Mil Mi-24V/Mi-35 for static display.

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

Participation:

Civilian
Beechcraft AT-6 Textron Aviation Light Strike Static
Beechcraft Baron SM ISR Textron Aviation Light Transport Static
Textron AirLand Scorpion Textron Aviation Tactical Static

Czech Republic
Mil Mi-24V/Mi-35 221.vrlt Helicopter Static

Germany
Tornado PA-200 TLG-33 Fighter - Ground Attack Flying

Italy
Tornado A-200 TBC Fighter - Ground Attack Flying
Tornado A-200 TBC Fighter - Ground Attack Static


RAF
Tornado GR.4 31 Squadron Fighter - Ground Attack Flying
Tornado GR.4 IX (B) Squadron Fighter - Ground Attack Static
Tornado GR.4 XV(R) Squadron Fighter - Ground Attack Static

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/visiti ... -confirmed

Long live the mighty Tornado I Grew up in South Lincs so had the TTTE jets overhead throughout the day, so especially happy about the flypasts

Fingers crossed for the XV(R) & IX(B) specials on static, someone wrap them in bubble wrap now

[markranger]

A very rare sight in the flying display, one not witnessed for a long time at a public event, will be that of RAF, German Air Force and Italian Air Force Tornados giving a number of formation flypasts. This will mark 35 years since the now disbanded Tri-National Tornado Training Establishment received its first aircraft at RAF Cottesmore.

Textron Aviation has confirmed that it will bring to RIAT this year a number of interesting special mission aircraft from its extensive product range. Following its world debut at last year's Air Tattoo, the Textron AirLand Scorpion tactical jet is due to re-appear, accompanied by a Beechcraft AT-6B Texan II light attack aircraft and a Beechcraft Baron G58 intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform.

Grob Aircraft of Germany is sending a G120TP basic turboprop trainer for static display. This type will in future provide elementary flying training to UK military student pilots, being part of the Affinity Group's successful bid for the fixed-wing element of the Military Flight Training System (MFTS) programme.

Since announcing last month that the Czech Air Force will be sending a JAS-39C Gripen and Mil Mi-24V/Mi-35 'Hind' for our flying display and an L-159 ALCA (Advanced Light Combat Aircraft) and a C295 transport for static, we've been informed the Czechs intend sending a second Mil Mi-24V/Mi-35 for static display.

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

Participation:

Civilian
Beechcraft AT-6 Textron Aviation Light Strike Static
Beechcraft Baron SM ISR Textron Aviation Light Transport Static
Textron AirLand Scorpion Textron Aviation Tactical Static

Czech Republic
Mil Mi-24V/Mi-35 221.vrlt Helicopter Static

Germany
Tornado PA-200 TLG-33 Fighter - Ground Attack Flying

Italy
Tornado A-200 TBC Fighter - Ground Attack Flying
Tornado A-200 TBC Fighter - Ground Attack Static


RAF
Tornado GR.4 31 Squadron Fighter - Ground Attack Flying
Tornado GR.4 IX (B) Squadron Fighter - Ground Attack Static
Tornado GR.4 XV(R) Squadron Fighter - Ground Attack Static

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/visiti ... -confirmed

Long live the mighty Tornado I Grew up in South Lincs so had the TTTE jets overhead throughout the day, so especially happy about the flypasts

Fingers crossed for the XV(R) & IX(B) specials on static, someone wrap them in bubble wrap now

Nice to see some Tornados in the Air but really hope the Italian Tornado Display team can make it over again,.

[Gary]

DBH have updated last weeks update with a German Tornado being added to the static lineup

Tornado PA-200 TLG-33 Fighter - Ground Attack (Static)

[Gary]

Today's update 14th May

The Army Air Corps has confirmed its contribution to RIAT 2015. In the flying display it will demonstrate a pair of Apache AH1 attack helicopters from 3 Regiment at Wattisham; a third example of that type will be on static display, along with a Defender AL1 of 651 Squadron and a rarely-seen 665 Squadron Gazelle AH1. Both of the latter will be making the trip from Aldergrove in Northern Ireland.

Alongside the A-200 Tornado that will be flying in RIAT's 35th anniversary tribute to the Tri-National Tornado Training Establishment, the Italian Air Force has confirmed that it is sending a pair of F-2000A Typhoons and a C-27J Spartan, all for the static park.

Several more RAF aircraft have been confirmed for RIAT 2015. The spectacular Chinook display is this year provided by an upgraded HC4 model for the first time, and is crewed by No 27 Squadron; also from the support helicopter force will come a Puma HC2 for static display. Planning to make a very pleasing return to the Air Tattoo's static park after several years' absence is a Sentry AEW1 airborne early warning and surveillance aircraft from No 8 Squadron. Three more Typhoons have been added to the static list, one each from Nos 1, 6 and XI Squadrons. Plans are for the 1(F) Squadron Typhoon to be the aircraft carrying the hornet marking as carried by the Hurricane Mk 1 P3395 'JX-B', the personal aircraft of Sergeant Pilot Arthur 'Darkie' Clowes DFM, of No 1 Squadron, during the Battle of Britain. BBMF Hurricane LF363 is painted to represent this very aircraft and will also be seen at RIAT 2015. Additionally, XI Squadron intend to bring along their 100th Anniversary schemed aircraft known as 'Dixie'.

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


Italian Air Force
C-27J Spartan 46. Brigata Aerea Transport (Static)
Eurofighter F-2000 Typhoon 37 Stormo Fighter (Static)
Eurofighter F-2000 Typhoon 4 Stormo Fighter (Static)

Royal Air Force
Bell Griffin HT.1 60(R) Squadron Helicopter (Static)
Chinook HC.2/2A TBC Helicopter ( Flying)
E-3D Sentry AEW.1 8 Squadron Airborne Early Warning Control (Static)
Puma HC.2 TBC Helicopter
Typhoon FGR.4 1 (F) Squadron Fighter (Static)
Typhoon FGR.4 6 Squadron Fighter (Static)
Typhoon FGR.4 XI Squadron Fighter (Static)

Army Air Corps
BN-2T Defender AL.1 651 Squadron Utility (Static)
Gazelle AH.1 665 Squadron Helicopter (Static)
WAH-64D Apache 3 Regiment Helicopter (Flying)
WAH-64D Apache TBC Helicopter (Static)

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/visiti ... -confirmed

Another solid update by DBH Great to see the RAF are sending a E-3D could potentially be a special tail fest

Also great support from the Italians, nice to see to different squadron, providing jets

[mbo570]

Excellent news..Bring it on!!

[Gary]

Augmenting the contingent of Royal Navy aircraft in the RIAT 2015 static park will be a Sea King HC4 commando helicopter from 848 Naval Air Squadron at RNAS Yeovilton. This means that all three variants of the Sea King as operated by the Fleet Air Arm will appear together at the Air Tattoo for the last time, as the type is gradually being retired.

QinetiQ is sending four aircraft from its Boscombe Down-based test and evaluation fleet, as also operated by the Empire Test Pilots' School, to the Royal International Air Tattoo 2015. A Hawk T1, an Alpha Jet A and an Agusta A109E Power helicopter will be joined by a Diamond DA42 Twin Star, the latter a relatively new addition to the QinetiQ inventory.

Swiss aerospace firm RUAG is sending a Swiss Air Force AS332TH06 Super Puma for static display, augmenting the example in the flying programme. RUAG works closely with the Swiss Air Force on engineering, upgrade programmes, system integrations and logistical management for the Super Puma fleet.

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

Royal Navy
Sea King HC.4 848 NAS Helicopter Static

QinetiQ
Agusta A109E Power ETPS Helicopter Static
Alpha Jet ETPS Trainer Static
AS332TH06 Super Puma RUAG Helicopter Static
Diamond DA-42 ETPS Trainer Static
Hawk T1 ETPS Trainer Static

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/visiti ... -confirmed

[aviationcafe]

Nice update to the static display!

[MRTT]

Here is the current participation list.

BATTLE OF BRITAIN TRIBUTE
Bristol Blenheim L6739- Aircraft Restoration Company
Hispano HA112 Buchon- Aircraft Restoration Company
Hawker Hurricane AE997- Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar
Hawker Hurricane BE505- Hangar 11 Collection
Hawker Hurricane R4118- Peter Vacher
Hawker Hurricane PZ865- RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Hawker Hurricane LF363- RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Supermarine Seafire SX336- Kennet Aviation
Supermarine Spitfire N3200- Aircraft Restoration Company
Supermarine Spitfire P9374- Aircraft Restoration Company
Supermarine Spitfire MH434- Old Flying Machine Company
Supermarine Spitfire MK912- Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar
Supermarine Spitfire TA805- Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar
Supermarine Spitfire EE602- Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar
Supermarine Spitfire PRXIX- Rolls Royce
Supermarine Spitfire MK356- RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Supermarine Spitfire TE311- RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Supermarine Spitfire AB910- RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Supermarine Spitfire P7350- RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

FLYING
Belgian F-16 Fighting Falcon
Avro Vulcan B2 XH558
Czech Mi-35 Hind
Czech JAS-39C Gripen
Finnish F-18C Hornet
The Patrouille De France- 8x Dassualt Alpha Jet E (French AF)
The Ramex Delta- 2x Dassualt Mirage 2000N (French AF)
German Tornado IDS (TTTE 35th Anniversary Flypast)
Hellenic F-16C Fighting Falcon 'Zeus'
Italian A-200 Tornado (TTTE 35th Anniversary Flypast)
The Royal Jordanian Falcons- 4x Extra 300L
Dutch AH-64D Apache
Polish Mig-29C Fulcrum
Slovenian PC-9M Swift
The Patrulla Agulia- 7x CASA C.101 Aviojet (Spanish AF)
The PC7 Team- 9x Pilatus PC7 Turbotrainer (Swiss AF)
Swiss AS332M Super Puma
AAC WAH-64D Apache Longbow x2
RAF Chinook HC4
RAF Hawk T2 x2
The RAFAT Red Arrows- 9x BAE Systems Hawk T1A (RAF)
RAF Tornado GR4 (TTTE 35th Anniversary Flypast)
RAF Typhoon FGR4
German MDD Bo105

STATIC
Belgian C-130H Hercules
Belgian Embraer ERJ-135
Belgian NH90
Airbus A318 (BRITISH AIRWAYS)
Beechcraft AT-6 Texan II
Beechcraft Baron SM ISR
Douglas DC-3A Dakota (BRIETLING)
Grob G120TP
Textron Air Land Scorpion
Czech L-159 ALCA
Czech CASA C295M
Czech Mi-35 Hind
Danish CL604 Challenger
German Tornado IDS
German MDD Bo105
German Do228
German EC135P2+
German P-3C Orion
German Sea King Mk41
German Sea Lynx Mk88
Italian C-27J Spartan
Italian F-2000 Typhoon x2
Italian A-200 Tornado
Jordanian C-130H Hercules
NATO E-3A Sentry
Dutch C-130H Hercules
Dutch CH-47F Chinook
Dutch Do228
Dutch KDC-10
Polish CASA C295M
Polish Su-22M4 Fitter
Polish Mil Mi-14 Haze
Polish M-28 Bryza
Qatari C-130J Hercules
Slovenian PC-9M Swift
Slovenian L410 Turbolet
Slovakian L-39 Albatross
Slovakian L410 Turbolet
Swiss AS332M Super Puma
AAC Defender AL1
AAC WAH-64D Apache
AAC Gazelle AH1
ETPS A109E
ETPS Hawk T1
ETPS DA42 Twin Star
QinetiQ Alpha Jet A
RAF Griffin HT1
RAF Sentry AEW1
RAF Tutor T1
RAF Hawk T1
RAF Hawk T2
RAF King Air B200
RAF Puma HC2
RAF Sea King HAR3A
RAF Tornado GR4 (IX SQUADRON)
RAF Tornado GR4 x2 (XV SQUADRON)
RAF Tucano T1
RAF Typhoon FGR4 (1 SQUADRON)
RAF Typhoon FGR4 (6 SQUADRON)
RAF Typhoon FGR4 (XI SQUADRON)
RN Merlin HM2
RN Avenger T1
RN Sea King HU5
RN Sea King ASAC7
RN Sea King HC4

Will update accordingly every Thursday.

[MRTT]

From a post on Twitter re. the Hungarian Air Force

The Schedule of Hungarian Air Force's airshow participations for year 2015:

04th of July 2015: Satenas International Airshow in Sweden
Participating: 1 JAS-39 GRIPEN, 1 AN-26,

11-12th of July 2015: Varazdin Display in Croatia
Participating: 1 JAS-39 GRIPEN (1 aircraft in 1day)

15-20th of July 2015: Royal International Air Tattoo 2015, Fairford UK
Participating: 1 JAS-39 GRIPEN, 1 AN-26,

22-23th of July 2015: Radom International Airshow, Poland

Rog.

Good to see the Hungarians returning.

[Gary]

Some excellent news from the US Air Force, which has initially confirmed the attendance of two aircraft for static display at RIAT 2015 - a CV-22B Osprey from Air Force Special Operations Command's 7th Special Operations Squadron at RAF Mildenhall and an MC-130J Commando II version of the Hercules, operated by the 67th Special Operations Squadron.

Bolstering the Royal Air Force's involvement in the RIAT 2015 static park will be three 'heavy' aircraft from the air mobility units stationed at RAF Brize Norton: a Voyager KC2 tanker/transport provided by the AirTanker consortium, a C-17A Globemaster III strategic airlifter from No 99 Squadron, and a Hercules C5 tactical transport from either No 24 or No 70 Squadron.

This summer will see us welcome back the Hungarian Air Force who have agreed to send two aircraft for the static park: a JAS 39 Gripen fighter and an Antonov An-26 transport.

Further additions to the list of civilian aircraft on static display at RIAT 2015 include a Bell 429 provided by its manufacturer Bell Helicopter, three ex-RAF Bulldog T1s operated by the Pitbull Formation, and an Ikarus C42 microlight from airborne Aviation at Popham in Hampshire.

Stephen Stead is providing his Spitfire LFXVIe, TE184, for the static display as part of the Battle of Britain 75th anniversary theme. Stephen keeps the aircraft at the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar when it is in the UK, but it is an especially frequent participant at events in central and eastern Europe. The aircraft is painted in the markings of World War Two Czechoslovakian air ace Otto Smik who flew with 312 Sqn, RAF. Coincidentally, this year, the Slovak Air Force is attending with an L-39CM Albatros, which is also painted up to commemorate Otto Smik, one of their national heroes.

Though not participating in the Air Tattoo itself, a number of aircraft touch down at RAF Fairford bring a number of VIP/guests. So far, these comprise the Piper Aztec and Cessna Citation of Marshall Aerospace, and a Cessna Citation Sovereign from Cartier Europe.

We have been informed by the Czech Air Force that the JAS-39C Gripen due to take part in the flying display has had to be withdrawn for operational reasons and will no longer be attending the airshow.

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

Civilian
Bell 429 Global Ranger Bell Helicopters (UK) Helicopter Static
Ikarus C42 airborne Aviation Microlight Static
Scottish Aviation Bulldog T1 Pitbull Trainer Static
Scottish Aviation Bulldog T1 Pitbull Trainer Static
Scottish Aviation Bulldog T1 Pitbull Trainer Static
VS Spitfire XVI Stephen Stead Fighter Static

Hungarian Air Force
Antonov An-26 59 Wing / 3 Sqn 'Teve' Transport Static
JAS-39C/D Gripen 59 Wing / 1 Sqn Puma Fighter Static

RAF
A330 Voyager KC.2 AirTanker Tanker Static
C-130J Hercules C.5 24/70 Squadron Transport Static
C-17A Globemaster III 99 Squadron Transport Static

US Air Force
CV-22B Osprey 7th Special Operations Sqn Helicopter Static
MC-130J Commando II 67th Special Operations Sqn Transport Static

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/visiti ... -confirmed

Nice to have the CV-22 and MC-130J Shame about the Czech Gripen, read somewhere they might be going on BAP or Icelandic Air Policing duties..

Indian Air Force listed as declined oh well a trip to Coningsby on the cards then

[MRTT]

Shame about the Czech Gripen but glad to see the MC-130J & CV-22B

[DaveChapman]

Glad we decided a while ago that we were going on our annual trip for a beer and some laughs with the lads rather than aircraft flying. Before you say it I know air forces are stretched and money tight and we do t have the aircraft we used to etc etc.
Hooping there's a show stopper of a surprise in the next update

[Skywatcher]

Chuffed about the Osprey being back (enjoyed seeing it in 2012 and 06 admitidly they were MV-22Bs on both occasions and were flying and static attendees ,but glad the CV-22B is making its RIAT debut )
All the very best as always
Max

[DaveChapman]

So what are we all expecting in tomorrows announcement ? I`m just hoping for something flying

[seven]

Qatar Herc cnx, and F-15 for static

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[airtyphoon]

so why is it yeovil are getting 2 a-10s and a usaf c-17 .wont be happy if they get them hogs and riat dont..

RIAT most likely will be allocated them as well but because RIAT Update on Thursdays - yeovilton was able to announce First.

[Gary]

Today's update 4th June

We are delighted to announce confirmation of USAF participation at this summer's Air Tattoo. Last week we were able to announce the first UK airshow appearance of a CV-22B Osprey from Air Force Special Operations Command's 7th Special Operations Squadron at RAF Mildenhall for static display. We can now reveal that a second will perform a role demo in the flying display.

Joining the MC-130J Commando II, which was announced last week, on static display will be a 351st Air Refuelling Squadron KC-135R Stratotanker, two 493rd Fighter Squadron F-15C Eagles, and - making a very welcome return for the type - a pair of A-10C Thunderbolt IIs from the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron who are currently on deployment to Europe.

This week also brings another addition from the Royal Netherlands Air Force - We can now confirm another Boeing AH-64D Apache for this year's static park.

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


Royal Netherlands Air Force
AH-64D Apache 301 Sqn Helicopter Static

USAF
A-10C Thunderbolt 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron Ground Attack Static
CV-22B Osprey 7th Special Operations Sqn Helicopter Flying
F-15C Eagles 493rd Fighter Squadron Fighter Static
KC135R Stratotanker 351st Air Refuelling Sqn Tanker Static

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/visiti ... -confirmed

another great update from DBH, could be an expensive patchfest

Take it with the A-10s attending Yeovilton and RIAT mid July is when they are back on DET/ TDY at Lakenheath

[seven]

so why is it yeovil are getting 2 a-10s and a usaf c-17 .wont be happy if they get them hogs and riat dont..

Rule 1, never EVER complain about one airshow getting something another is not the day its known to be updated

BTW who was the C-5M/Sentinel for?

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[mbo570]

excellent update guys..wow finally get to see a flying Osprey. Shame the A-10s are just static though. Nonetheless a great addition

[Skywatcher]

Exelent update today iam well chuffed with the mighty Warthog arriving and the F15C Eagel
this update has made a very happy Max

Max