Royal International Air Tattoo 2023 General Discussion Thread

[James Cutting]

Oh yes please!

[Ferrari]

Never heard of Metrea or their KC-135.
Just checked it out - it's gorgeous!

[jasonT1981]

French Air Force have confirmed the Rafale and a 'Tanker' flypast.

[BwlchAwyren]

Is there a list of arrivals nearer the time?

[jasonT1981]

Is there a list of arrivals nearer the time?

I believe FRIAT members get a daily movement sheet which covers arrivals. It usually finds its way online pretty fast.

[jamyt123]

Is there a list of arrivals nearer the time?

I believe FRIAT members get a daily movement sheet which covers arrivals. It usually finds its way online pretty fast.

"Sheets of lies" are also on sale in the Park and View areas on Arrivals Day.

[paddyboy]

[Discodaz]

Is there a list of arrivals nearer the time?

I believe FRIAT members get a daily movement sheet which covers arrivals. It usually finds its way online pretty fast.

"Sheets of lies" are also on sale in the Park and View areas on Arrivals Day.

lol..made me laugh. yep, every year i buy a departures program and within 3 departures its all gone pear shaped.

Daz

[jasonT1981]

lol i forgot about it being the sheet of lies

[James Cutting]

Firstly this week we're pleased to be welcoming a large contingent from our friends in the Royal Netherlands Air Force to join the RIAT 2023 static displays! We are especially excited to see their new F-35A Lightnings on static display for the first time, alongside a myriad of other jets, helicopters and transport aircraft.

Another fast jet addition to the flying display next, as we confirm the participation of the Rafale Solo Display from France. Regarded as one of Europe's best fast jet demonstrations, the team will have a newly painted display jet for the 2023 season which we look forward to seeing in due course and welcoming to the show in July. In addition, as part of our SKYTANKER theme, we're very pleased the French Air & Space Force will also be sending one of a C-135FR Stratotankers to perform a flypast during the Friday flying display, which may be the last chance for us to see the aircraft in the UK before their retirement from service.

This week we can also confirm more historic aircraft for our Italian Air Force centenary celebrations, with a pair of MB.326 jets for static display. In addition, we will also welcome a Fiat G.91, affectionately known as the 'Gina', which is being restored to flight especially for this year's celebrations in Italy. The jet, expected to perform it's first flight soon will be resplendent in the colours of the Frecce Tricolori and be one of the highlights of our static aircraft displays.

This week we have continued discussions with multiple Air Arms and civilian operators as the show gets ever closer, with a significant number of aircraft still to be announced pending formal approval.

[James Cutting]

Nice to see a C-135FR from the French

[Seahornet1]

You've gotta love any update with the word 'myriad' in it!!

[James Cutting]

2 Dutch Chinooks, 2 Vipers, 2 F-35As, C-130H and an NH-90 from the Dutch!

[Gary]

Very nice update, great support from the Dutch. Not seen a G91 since the Air Fete days too

[Vulcanone]

Portuguese AF sent a pair to IAT in 1993. One was in the silver retirement scheme

[Discodaz]

RIAT are smashing it this year.another brilliant update rapidly making this one of the best shows for some years imo.

Daz

[jasonT1981]

Some lovely additions. Fantastic support from the Dutch.

[milaviation]

What a beautiful update, Italian G91 in Freece colours and F35s CH47s and a herk from the Dutch

Shame I’ll be missing the french tanker but it is what it is.

[jasonT1981]

Interesting note about the Dutch F35

The RNLAF will be sending a pair of their F-35As to appear on static display at this year's Air Tattoo. This will be the first international F-35s to appear at RIAT that are not been operated by the United States.

[James Cutting]

The United Kingdom has...?