Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 Discussion Thread

[RubyRoo]

You'd imagine that a C-5 or a few C-17's will be supporting the F-35's. Hopefully they can be tempted into the static park along with tanker support and some LN F-15's.

The static park could definitely use some more heavy items and filling out. Still a few weeks left!

My wish list would be to see the F/A-18E/F take part.

[welshandy]

Static looking a lot healthier. I would love to see a EA18G and/or an E2 from the USN. B1/B52/C5 would be icing on the cake. Still at least a couple of updates to go.

[markranger]

Static looking a lot healthier. I would love to see a EA18G and/or an E2 from the USN. B1/B52/C5 would be icing on the cake. Still at least a couple of updates to go.

That's a good point, You would think they would have an F18 at Farnborough and thus RIAT,

Have Lakenheath committed anything yet also?

Thanks

[grogresaurus77]

A-10s would also be nice...

[stealth1234]

Could we see support aircraft for the F-22 ?

Regards

Mark

[MRTT]

Could we see support aircraft for the F-22 ?

Regards

Mark

Don't think there was anything in 10 or 08!

[Skywatcher]

Yes there was,at least two KC135/10 and at least one C17 I rember
So I think we should expect something soon
All the best
Max

[MRTT]

Just noticed this in the RIAT email sent out today, hints at BAE Systems Tiffie(s) coming?

Also at the show will be a number of their Eurofighter Typhoons - both in the air and on the ground

[welshandy]

Just noticed this in the RIAT email sent out today, hints at BAE Systems Tiffie(s) coming?

Also at the show will be a number of their Eurofighter Typhoons - both in the air and on the ground

That's probably the Italian, Spanish, German & RAF a/c already listed

[Voodoo1]

Just over 3 weeks to go folks!

Hearing that Pat de Suisse have been given the OK to fly as a 5 ship from 19th June so hopefully they'll still be at RIAT! (Not sure on authenticity but been mentioned over on UKAR)

Only a few updates left - maybe it's me but think we're still going to get a few more awesome updates - saved the best till last.
Maybe full confirmation of the full US attendance this week to keep everyone happy and sell the remaining tickets? Then the week after Morocco confirmed along with the surprise Israeli F-15/F-16 combo I'm hoping for?
Just to make it a magical last update Japan on the run up week confirming the P-1 again along with a few F-4s?

Realistic enough surely!?


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[SallyBjnr]

If they can manage to get a B-1, B-52 & C-5 on static + some other US stuff then I really do think this could be the best RIAT for a fair few years! 2012 is the last one that really stands out in recent years and I think it could surpass that! Here's hoping we get that plus more

[welshandy]

As there were two "DM" A10's at last years show, hoping at least one of the six Michigan A-10's deployed Latvia might come over.

[rdchawk]

Just over 3 weeks to go folks!

Hearing that Pat de Suisse have been given the OK to fly as a 5 ship from 19th June so hopefully they'll still be at RIAT! (Not sure on authenticity but been mentioned over on UKAR)

Only a few updates left - maybe it's me but think we're still going to get a few more awesome updates - saved the best till last.
Maybe full confirmation of the full US attendance this week to keep everyone happy and sell the remaining tickets? Then the week after Morocco confirmed along with the surprise Israeli F-15/F-16 combo I'm hoping for?
Just to make it a magical last update Japan on the run up week confirming the P-1 again along with a few F-4s?

Realistic enough surely!?


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Have seen a link on Twitter to official Swiss page advising go ahead to fly as 5 ship.

So to have them there will be great.

[grogresaurus77]

•Airbus show off their tactical transporter, the A400M in the flying display.
•Lakenheath sends a pair of F-15Cs for the static park from the 48th Fighter Wing / 493rd Fighter Squadron and an F-15E from the 492nd Fighter Squadron.
•The USAF Special Operations Command provides a static MC-130J Commando II courtesy of 67 SOS.
•The French Air Force bring two Alpha Jet E trainers to the static line up.
•Carlo Ferrari returns with his Beech 18S
•Two trainers from the RAF Flying Clubs' Association and Halton Flying Club in the form of Tecnam's P2002 and P2008 will appear in the static park.
•The unique Piaggio R166C returns to the static display.
•Tony de Bruyn's OV-10B Bronco and SC-7 Skyvan make a welcome appearance in the static park.

[MarcelB.]

Crossing fingers they may bring some of the MA Eagles, which are temporarily at Bulgaria............

[the concerned]

Am I right in thinking this could be the last appearance of the grim reaper f-15c's

[powerslave]

Has anyone heard anything about any Super Hornets coming to RIAT.
Could have sworn i saw one being mentioned for Farnborough.

Ian

[rdchawk]

Some cancellations

RSV Caeser Helicopter
Belgian super cub
German A310MRTT
RNLAF Hercules.

From air tattoo participation page.

[welshandy]

i notice that parts of the airfield are flooded .i sincerely hope and prey the weather calms down or we could see a repeat of 2008 .would be ironic that was the year of the raptor debut and now its the debut of the lightning 11 it may be de ja vous .lets hope it stops raining soon .

http://www.accuweather.com/en/gb/fairfo ... her/328247

and on Met office website
UK Outlook for Tuesday 5 Jul 2016 to Tuesday 19 Jul 2016:

A westerly regime appears to be the most likely scenario, with high pressure close to southern parts and lower pressure in the north. Given this set-up, the weather is likely to remain rather changeable with spells of dry and fine weather interspersed by wetter and windier conditions. The north and northwest are likely to see more in the way of this unsettled weather, whilst the south and southeast are likely to see the greater share of the drier and more settled periods. Temperatures are likely to continue around average for the time of year, though turning warm during the fine weather and perhaps rather cool during the unsettled spells.

Updated at: 1205 on Mon 20 Jun 2016

Not looking too bad at the moment

[mushbuster]

i notice that parts of the airfield are flooded .i sincerely hope and prey the weather calms down or we could see a repeat of 2008 .would be ironic that was the year of the raptor debut and now its the debut of the lightning 11 it may be de ja vous .lets hope it stops raining soon .

UK Outlook for Tuesday 5 Jul 2016 to Tuesday 19 Jul 2016:

A westerly regime appears to be the most likely scenario, with high pressure close to southern parts and lower pressure in the north. Given this set-up, the weather is likely to remain rather changeable with spells of dry and fine weather interspersed by wetter and windier conditions. The north and northwest are likely to see more in the way of this unsettled weather, whilst the south and southeast are likely to see the greater share of the drier and more settled periods. Temperatures are likely to continue around average for the time of year, though turning warm during the fine weather and perhaps rather cool during the unsettled spells.

Updated at: 1205 on Mon 20 Jun 2016

Not looking too bad at the moment

So the metoffice is forecasting exactly the same weather expected every year in July. That is, mostly westerly, changeable with spells of dry and fine weather interspersed by wetter and windier conditions and it will be slightly colder and wetter in the north. Temperatures around average but getting warmer during the fine spells; they must be having a laugh!!

We fund this garbage and they publish exactly the same forecast (that a 10 year old could do) every year. Ignore it all and just check it 3 days out.