Royal International Air Tattoo 2017 Discussion Thread

[jasonT1981]

Not seen it mentioned, but the countries who have declined an invite section has been updated at the bottom beside the Red dot.

Algerian Air Force, Bangladesh Air Force, Chilean Air Force, German Army Aviation, Hellenic Navy, Indonesian Air Force, Spanish Navy, Turkish Navy, US Coast Guard

[MRTT]

Been declined for a couple of weeks, didn't see any mention here.

[paullangford]

B-17 'Sally B' down to attend.

Nice, would look good with a Buff in a flypast...

Would look even better with a B52, B2 & B1b

[MRTT]

Site set up has begun, it's getting close!

[Voodoo1]

Site set up has begun, it's getting close!

Well it's one month tomorrow till I make the yearly pilgrimage to RIAT!

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[Voodoo1]

Surely it's as and when updates now? The updates should start rolling in now.
Father's Day on Sunday, last year the F-15s were announced.

Still think there's something special to come from US as it still seems too light for a birthday bash, not like them at all

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[luke28]

Surely it's as and when updates now? The updates should start rolling in now.
Father's Day on Sunday, last year the F-15s were announced.

Still think there's something special to come from US as it still seems too light for a birthday bash, not like them at all

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The world has changed since dramatically since 2007.

Its the biggest and most varied amount that they have sent anywhere outside of America since going into Sequestration in 2013.

[welshandy]

Going Friday this year. Any idea when they will post which aircraft will display?

[Blackcat1]

Bit early yet mate, I'm in the area Thursday-Monday, not at RIAT every day but in the Cotswolds on holiday, just hope weather is nice.

[raptor76]

I wouldn't mind the Royal Danish Air Force vipers that are appearing at Yeovilton taking a little detour to RIAT, as I wouldn't mind seeing a few more vipers in the static park.

[MRTT]

Think we've got all we're getting from the Danes this year.

[Voodoo1]

Still early doors, could get a few extras from certain countries still

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[welshandy]

Bit early yet mate, I'm in the area Thursday-Monday, not at RIAT every day but in the Cotswolds on holiday, just hope weather is nice.

We are also on Hols there(Hoburne site South Cerney) from the 7th for 2 weeks. Did hear the forecasters are saying July will be Sunny & Hot(so that means Wind/Rain/Hail )

[Rockstar]

I notice that pending final approval the F22 demo team also have the Heritage Flight listed for Fairford. No type specified but a P51 would probably be a good guess.

The RIAT team do have a knack of getting some interesting and different flypasts together for the shows and it wouldn't surprise me they have something in the bag for this year. It's not all about individual aircraft, sometimes these formations have been a real highlight of the show.

[Gary]

There's a P-51 being shipped from the US for whatever they have planned. Which I believe still had to be added to the official participation list

[Gary]

The RAF have confirmed

Leuchars

LATEST UPDATE: 15/06/17

The Royal Air Force has confirmed 11 more aircraft for the RIAT 2017 static display. From nearby Brize Norton will come Atlas C1 and C-17A Globemaster III transports from Nos 70 and 99 Squadrons respectively; No 12 Squadron at Marham contributes a pair of Tornado GR.4s, and Nos 1 and 6 Squadrons at Leuchars a Typhoon FGR.4 each; while from the training fleet's participation will be boosted by a No IV (Reserve) Squadron Hawk T.2, a Hawk T.1 from 100 Squadron and a No 45 (Reserve) Squadron King Air B200/350. Two RAF helicopters have also been added to the static display, a Griffin HT.1 from 60 (R) Squadron and a Squirrel HT.1 from the Central Flying School.

A wide variety of civilian aircraft also confirm; Mark Petrie's Strikemaster, a Piper Cub to celebrate USAF 70th, Gulfstream's G550, a DA-42 Twin Star and two Ikarus C42as. 

Civvy
C42a (x2) airborne Aviation General Aviation Static
DA-42 Twin Star Airways Aviation General Aviation Static
G-550 Gulfstream Business Jet Static
Strikemaster Mk.82A NWMAS Jet Trainer Static

RAF
A400M Atlas C.1 70 Sqn Tactical Transport Static
C-17A Globemaster III 99 Sqn Transport Static
Griffin HT.1 60 (R) Squadron Helicopter Static
Grob Tutor Bristol UAS Trainer Static
Hawk T.1A 100 Sqn Trainer Static
Hawk T.2 I (V) R Sqn Trainer Static
King Air 200/350 No 45 (R) Sqn Advanced Trainer Static
Squirrel HT.1 CFS (H) Helicopter Static
Tornado GR.4 12 (B) Sqn Fighter - Ground Attack Static
Typhoon FGR.4 x2 1 (F) Sqn & 6 Sqn Fighter - Ground Attack Static



Cancellations

P-40 Kittyhawk - Hangar 11
C-27J - Lithuanian Air Force

[James Cutting]

Not a bad couple of static updates, but could really do with a couple of flying display confirmations now...Haven't had one for a few weeks (?)

I can only hope and pray they will add some big names again soon over the next week or so, but still looking a good display nonetheless.

[Rockstar]

Also it is confirmed that the Polish Air Force and Romanian Air Force will not be participating. So no MiG 29 or much hoped for MiG 21.

[Voodoo1]

Nice to see the RAF bulk up the static park!
C-17 addition is fantastic, hopefully they'll line it up with the Canadian and US versions!
Nice to see the Tornado's from Marham too - soon they won't be around so any chance to see these birds is a bonus nowadays.

This is definitely turning into a brilliant show this year!

Think we'll get a surprise email this Sunday!

[Voodoo1]

Also it is confirmed that the Polish Air Force and Romanian Air Force will not be participating. So no MiG 29 or much hoped for MiG 21.

Boo! That has ruined my day!