RIAT 2014 - News and updates here please

[Skywatcher]

Just seen this notam ,possibly connected to f-35 /kc-10

U1924/14 - ALL NON ROYAL INTERNATIONAL AIR TATTOO (RIAT) AIRCRAFT RESTRICTED
TO
A STRAIGHT IN APCH TO A FULL STOP. NO PRACTICE APCH, NO TOUCH AND GO. 19 JUN
08:00 2014 UNTIL 25 JUL 16:00 2014. CREATED: 16 JUN 10:29 2014
Al the very best as always
Max

That Notam ended yesterday

my bad
Gess we wait and see then,and hope weather plays ball
All the very best as always
Max

[RJ79]

We're in June, not July. You've got a month left on it yet


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[stealth1234]

We're in June, not July. You've got a month left on it yet


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I should be in bed

[Skywatcher]

F-35+kc10 are arriving this Sunday though
All the very best as always
Max

[effects]

If both the KC10s and a C130 land that will probably 3 more US mil than you are likely to see at the show!

[CHILL51]

I would be very surprised if they show up on Sunday if this is anything to go by http://www.stripes.com/news/entire-f-35 ... f-1.290867

[scoobysteve]

This article says they still plan to bring them over, not even oil leaks or
fires will stop them!!

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-f ... story.html

[Gary]

ALTRV in place for Sunday viewtopic.php?f=139&p=627564#p627564

[seven]

There has always been car parking on the airfield dear

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[rva65]

Parking was always on base until 9/11 happened, then with the maximum security fencing in place it reduced the amount of space RIAT had, although there was still some on base parking the majority was subsequently in the fields, I usually managed to time my arrival on the Green route well at around 8am and was directed through the gate and to the on base parking throughout the recent maximum security years, I am glad we now have more on base parking once again as it makes life much easier for everyone! Oh by the way at Fairford there is still ample space for plenty of heavies with all on base parking!

[effects]

I dont think we will see any u.s heavies at riat.according to there website the parking is on the airfield again so I would imagine there wont be much room.

If you delete 'heavies' from US heavies I think that would be very accurate.

[bizfreeq]

No USAF heavy metal! Not even some F15's from the Heath. Very dissapointing considering the airshows history.

Tell that to those controlling the US military budget! Nothing the guys at RIAT can do about it.

[luke28]

With the budget cuts and wars going on around the world it is what it is and Atleast with the Super Hornet, F-35's and P-8, we've got some great modern US military assetts attending.

[luke28]

SPECIAL FLYPASTS CONFIRMED!
On Friday 11 July the RAF Red Arrows will be joined by the team leaders of the Patrouille de France, Frecce Tricolori, Patrouille Suisse and the Breitling Jet Team for a spectacular debut flypast in UK skies!
On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July we also have a special flypast to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of D-Day when an RAF Typhoon and a Spitfire from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (Official) will fly together, both in their D-Day markings.

[beefsteak]

Just had an update re special flybys during RIAT.
The Reds will do a one ' big battle' formation with the team leaders of Pat Suisse, Pat France , Breitling and Frecce Tricolori. on the Friday. Then the D D marked up Typhoon and Spit will do one during Sat/Sun

[beefsteak]

That's cheating, I typed mine, Luke copied and pasted thus making it on here quicker!!............

[Gary]

The big battle flypast sounds great feel sorry for people who can't make Friday. If it's only on then?

[sgtangel]

Folks
I found out today that the F35s will not be coming on Sunday after all, because of the fire. The US want to get them cleared to attend. As soon as I get a new date and time, and I can tell you, I will.

[scoobysteve]

Once again another article that contradicts information other's have seen, I guess we'll just have to wait and see if they Turn up sunday.
http://news.yahoo.com/u-marines-resume- ... nance.html

[mushbuster]

Once again another article that contradicts information other's have seen, I guess we'll just have to wait and see if they Turn up sunday.
http://news.yahoo.com/u-marines-resume- ... nance.html

No contradictions here, the article states 3 USMC F35Bs have left Yuma today for 'a base in southern Maryland' (probably Patuxent River) as the first leg of their trip to the UK, a trip that is probably going to take a couple of days just to cross the states. Presumably the RAF F35B will travel up from Eglin to meet up and make it 4 as reported elsewhere. Somewhere they will pick up the tanker support, probably McGuire based Kc10s and start the trip. There is a NOTAM for an altitude reservation posted for Monday (was Sunday) viewtopic.php?f=139&p=627814#p627564. I also heard the delay was primarily down to weather concerns en-route and not due to the F35A engine problem. Just need to keep ears tuned and watch for two tankers eastbound from USA with the 'chicks' in tow.