Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Discussion Thread

[TB1]

They were probably queuing at the newly introduced Totally Out Of Our Control Refund Desk.

[Tronk 11]

It seemed to me that the centre section of the static line wasn't geared up for military enthusiasts, but more for the business of selling aircraft. Felt as if I could have been at Farnborough. I'm sure they'll be lots of criticism of the show but for me there was a decent variety of aircraft. My only complaint was that a lot of flying/flypast aircraft were on the far side and couldn't be photographed. Theres plenty of empty space on the south side so why couldn't they make a larger 'pit' area so you could photograph the flying jets, I seem to remember they did this a few years ago. Weather was aweful at times yesterday but you can't guarantee the British summer will play ball.

[Unknown74]

Trunk 11, I've not been to (R)IAT since 1993, but I thought exactly the way you do, that the Flying Aircraft are out of view on the far side and photography is impossible and some really nice schemes are hidden and if that Aircraft is a spare then it's never seen apart from those lucky soles who went on the photobus - is that still going?...………..

[pg1610]

Trunk 11, I've not been to (R)IAT since 1993, but I thought exactly the way you do, that the Flying Aircraft are out of view on the far side and photography is impossible and some really nice schemes are hidden and if that Aircraft is a spare then it's never seen apart from those lucky soles who went on the photobus - is that still going?...………..

Photobus has not run for many, many years

[Mike]

Apparently the Red Arrows and the PdF are to do a joint flypast in a formation of 2 Concordes shortly, nice!

[James Cutting]

First time in my 21 years of life I've ever seen a Harrier fly...2 were just absolute jaw dropping - stunning!!!

[slogen51]

Brilliant

That sums up for me why RIAT is still a great air show

Can't wait to untill Monday morning

[James Cutting]

Certainly was worth it mate, been a brilliant show so far - Monday should be a ball with good weather forecast

[C24]

FYI


https://www.airtattoo.com/news/2019/may ... sh-harrier

[James Cutting]

Parking was absolutely shambolic, over an hour to get out. Marshalls had no clue alongisde being sarcastic and arrogant. Worst I've ever seen it. Couldn't organise a pee up in a brewery! Everyone fighting to get into the queue, no logical system and they didn't have a care in the world.

[POL]

Interesting to see the Belgians have departed.

[bizfreeq]

Belgians were always leaving today, it's their national day tomorrow

[POL]

Thanks Mark, hadn't spotted that

[bizfreeq]

No worries Chris

[TREBAX_RAVEN]

Another awesome RIAT day!! Took a lot of photos and made some happy memory's probably the only time ill see a harrier! overall a truly epic day

[Blackcat1]

Great day! Harriers were epic! Really enjoyed seeing the Mig 21. Enjoyed all the displays, the B747 with the Reds was lovely to see.

[luke28]

Parking was absolutely shambolic, over an hour to get out. Marshalls had no clue alongisde being sarcastic and arrogant. Worst I've ever seen it. Couldn't organise a pee up in a brewery! Everyone fighting to get into the queue, no logical system and they didn't have a care in the world.

It was horrendous, I usually have no issues getting in or out but that was a free for all, no traffic management or common sense by drivers, it was like a destruction derby. I put this down to an abnormal amount of people staying until the end this year, the usual mass exodus after the Reds had performed didnt seem to happen which usually aids the departure flow nicely.

That was my only real gripe though, the show was very good with sone real highlights and memories.

[Gooner]

Surely the Finnish F18 will scoop an award - it was awesome !
Same can't be said for the blue car park debacle - 3 hours to get out !!

[bizfreeq]

weird that, we were in blue, left at 19.50 from the end by the campsite and drove straight out with no issues

[conyoy]

Hi
we left at 1720 drove straight out,the only problem was I wanted to turn left on exit but was told to go right as they were only letting villagers through so I had to go all round the base and picked up the a319 to lechlade,big detour for no real reason