Royal International Air Tattoo 2017 Discussion Thread

[smorton]

As well as the Swedish Gripen, it seems the Swedish Air Force Historic Flight is in negotiations with RIAT. Participation could include any or all of Draken, Viggen, Tunnan, Hunter and Vampire. How to persuade the RIAT organisers to sign them up at all costs?

See http://swafhf.se/flygprogram.html

[MRTT]

Chances of that happening are slim, I'm afraid.

[jasonT1981]

As well as the Swedish Gripen, it seems the Swedish Air Force Historic Flight is in negotiations with RIAT. Participation could include any or all of Draken, Viggen, Tunnan, Hunter and Vampire. How to persuade the RIAT organisers to sign them up at all costs?

See http://swafhf.se/flygprogram.html

Already been ruled out by RIAT Ops on UKAR a while ago. They had no idea about the listing and had 0 discussions with them.

[Gary]

Today's update 20/04/2017

The Austrian Air Force has confirmed it will be sending two Saab 105Ö jet trainers to the Air Tattoo in July. One will take part in the flying display whilst the other will be available for closer inspection in the static park.

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/aircra ... dates-2017

Austrian Air Force
J105Öe Düsentrainerstaffel Advanced Trainer (F)
J105Öe Düsentrainerstaffel Advanced Trainer (S)


http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/aircra ... craft-2017

Always great seeing the 105

[Steven]

Yep, agreed. Great display by a lovely aircraft.

[grogresaurus77]

I can't help but feel we need more USAF aircraft, surely there will be something else in the pipeline?

[POL]

It's April for Christ's sake.

[bizfreeq]

[James Cutting]

I can't help but feel we need more USAF aircraft, surely there will be something else in the pipeline?

Nope...the USAF have decided to pull out on their 70th Anniversary!! Like really...it's April !!

[Voodoo1]

Nice update! Great to see the little Saab back at RIAT. Hopefully it's still got last years paint scheme.

Wouldn't worry too much about static, still early doors and you never fully know until the show.

This year has the makings of a vintage year and I think DBH have got a few BIG surprises to announce.
I'm sure I read somewhere that the RAF have been working closely with Pakistan recently and the PAF have been amber for quite some time on RIAT lists (as I've previously mentioned) so wouldn't be surprised if we saw an F-16 or JF-17 from them this year!
I could be looking too much into it but I do believe we could get something special from Asia/Asia Pacific region.



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[Cole]

Nice update! Great to see the little Saab back at RIAT. Hopefully it's still got last years paint scheme.

Wouldn't worry too much about static, still early doors and you never fully know until the show.

This year has the makings of a vintage year and I think DBH have got a few BIG surprises to announce.
I'm sure I read somewhere that the RAF have been working closely with Pakistan recently and the PAF have been amber for quite some time on RIAT lists (as I've previously mentioned) so wouldn't be surprised if we saw an F-16 or JF-17 from them this year!
I could be looking too much into it but I do believe we could get something special from Asia/Asia Pacific region.



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I'd like to see an Indian Jaguar (if they still have them) as I've never seen one fly.

[Gary]

Taken from a email today, for anyone still not bought their tickets

Early Bird Discount Ends in 10 Days!

Just 10 days remain if you want to buy your Air Tattoo tickets and take advantage of our Earlybird offer (ends midnight Tuesday 2 May) - giving you the chance to save up to £8 on Standard Admission tickets, with additional discount when you buy more than one day! If you haven't yet purchased your tickets, you can do so HERE.
Ticket Warning - Viewing Village Garden is the only enclosure still available for Saturday 15 July and it won't be for long! Saturday Standard Admission tickets are also selling fast and we anticipate that they will be completely sold out before the end of Earlybird (2 May). Don't miss out, book NOW!

[jasonT1981]

Breitling jet team have self confirmed on their website. http://www.breitling-jet-team.com/en/news-events/

[peasus911]

Great news if confirmed

[youth]

Great news if confirmed

You are joking!

[jasonT1981]

What's wrong with the Breitling jet team? (I've never seen them)

How about a 4 ship Breitling wing walkers instead? lovely sound from those Boeing Stearman aircraft

[peasus911]

Oh yeah, Sorry for expressing my opinion again. A privately funded jet display team will always get my vote.

[Voodoo1]

Oh yeah, Sorry for expressing my opinion again. A privately funded jet display team will always get my vote.

They're not the most exciting display team if I'm honest. I suppose they're the jet display version of the RJF however I'd rather watch the Falcons (and that is debatable!).
Again these are another civil team that are supported by big money sponsors of RIAT so they get to display (even though it's meant to be a military show - these teams still come!) Hence the forever rising arguments of SwHF and Sea Vixen.

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[youth]

Oh yeah, Sorry for expressing my opinion again. A privately funded jet display team will always get my vote.

Complete waste of display time in my option for what its worth

[youth]

Great news if confirmed

You are joking!

Seconded!