Royal International Air Tattoo 2022 - General Discussion Thread

[roughcutter]

Yippee!!! At last a Scooter!!! (rather have a pair mind )

In 1977 at Greenham we had three Royal Australian Navy A-4G's, last appearance at what was then just an IAT.

Think I was still in shorts then. No tell a lie, I'd just come out of my apprenticeship and was courting a bird from Southport.

[raptor76]

South Korean C-130's have started there journey to the uk

[cat1]

Guess I could be from the Community? 'burnsy133' you don't state your method of transport or start/finish location? Assuming you know (or can find) the RAF Fairford Main Gate the previous options have been...
a) Drive NW. up Horcott Rd for 730 metres. Turn left into Totterdown Lane & follow the signs for Totterdown Hill Campsite which is 1200 metres since you initially turned left & involves a second left turn up the hill to the location.
b) Walk NW. up Horcott Rd for 400 metres. Turn left into an unmade track passing some barns. continue SW. for a further 680 metres to arrive at the same location.
Clearly there are one-way road systems alternating throughout the day. Best bet is to go early & leave laterish! Totterdown Capacity can be reached quite early-on for 'Day Visitors'...but there's usually space for a little one somewhere!! HTH matey.

thanks for this info

[Red-Eye-Knight]

According to Head of RIAT Air Ops the South Korean C-130s will not be at RIAT but that could still change.

[raptor76]

No they won't but i thought it would be nice to inform some that they are on their way and i believe they are arriving tomorrow around 18:45 @ Boscombe down.

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Would have been good to see them at RIAT as unfortunately Boscombe is a bit out of my way so no chance of me seeing them

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Japan air self defence force flashing yellow today

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Netherlands airforce flashing green

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Egypt and Zambia no longer in discussions.

[Red-Eye-Knight]

New Zealand now not attending?

[Red-Eye-Knight]

This week we can confirm our first USAF aircraft for the flying display, with the return of the CV-22B Osprey from RAF Mildenhall! In addition, we'll be welcoming an F-16 from Aviano Air Base for static display for the first time in many years. We're still in discussions with other USAF units about their planned participation, with more aircraft to be announced in the coming weeks to join the already strong line-up of American Airpower at RIAT 2022.

Our loyal supporters from the Royal Netherlands Air Force have committed a pair of their F-16 Fighting Falcons and one of their NH90 NATO Frigate Helicopters to attend RIAT 2022 to join our extensive static displays. Interesting Fact: the RNLAF are the only Air Arm to have sent an aircraft to every single Air Tattoo since 1971!

Despite their high operational tempo, the Czech Air Force have confirmed this week they will bolster their previously announced participation with the addition of an L-159 ALCA for static display.

Due to emerging engineering issues, the RNZAF have sadly been forced to withdraw their Boeing 757 from the event. Likewise, the RAF Valley are only able to send one Hawk aircraft for static display, rather than the planned pair. Finally, the Lithuanian Air Force have informed us their LET-410 is sadly no longer able to attend RIAT 2022, however they will instead send their C-27J Spartan to replace it!

Several interesting civilian aircraft can now been confirmed for the RIAT 2022 static display. Notably, Airbus Helicopter's new H175M will be on display in the showcase area and we'll be welcoming our first electric aircraft to RIAT in the form of the Pipistrel Velis Electro!

Finally this week, a special treat for Friday visitors, as the Rolls-Royce Spitfire will be performing in the Friday Flying Display programme. We are unable to offer a display slot over the weekend to the Spitfire, or any other civilian aircraft, as we are oversuscribed with military participation and are struggling to fit it all in the 8 hour flying display programme! Rolls-Royce Heritage Flight will also send their P-51D Mustang to join the USAF 75th Anniversary static display line-up over the weekend.

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Another great update, Shame about New Zealand but these things happen.

[Red-Eye-Knight]

That must be some sort of record for a display act to cancel? 1 week it lasted

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Just waiting for someone to moan about not attending on the Friday and missing the Spitfire

[iainpeden]

The word "Frigate" jumped out at me and while I know the Thames starts at Fairford I thought that was ambitious!

[milaviation]

no Dutch c130 or chinook

[GoldenPlane]

Netherlands airforce flashing green

2x F-16AM
1x NH-90

[James Cutting]

no Dutch c130 or chinook

Is a shame, their chinook departures are always impressive, wobbly and low

[GVLCN]

Dutch, Norwegian or Italian F-35’s would be a nice addition next week!

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Sorry to tell you but the Netherlands confirmed today no F-35s, Noway already said they not taking part this year and Italy announced what they are sending a couple of weeks ago and again no F-35s.