Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Discussion Thread

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Seeing as F'Boro has gone down the pan, this is a great addition.

It is only a flypast, wont take much time out of the day, so if you don't like, then do as others have said - do something else for those 5 mins.

I can't get on Sat or Sun - family commitments - so it will be Friday and Monday for me.

BTW - if it were AF1, would it make a difference???

.. and wouldn't it be great if Airbus turned up with a Beluga.....

For me the answer to your 1st question about AF1 would be a no and the 2nd about Airbus would also be a no from me too but that's just my opinion others may like it.....just waiting on this being picked apart and people saying I am moaning......

[Red-Eye-Knight]

We all have our likes and wants and that’s fine

I just wonder about the value for money on Friday v Saturday v Sunday
Seems to me that some days offer more for you hard earned than others and that a bit more balance is required to even things out

Having said that I have no doubt it will be the best show in the UK this year

To some on here you cannot dislike anything or you get told your whinging, As for it being the best airshow in the UK i have no doubt that it will be

[bizfreeq]

Can we end this please, it's the same posts over and over again

[plmc135]

For God's sake can we end this please, it's the same posts over and over again

Well said; perhaps a separate section should be set up for whingeing then this thread will solely concentrate on what is happening aircraft wise at RIAT. And I am saying that as someone who will be unable to attend due to cancer.

[James Cutting]

Such a shame to hear you can't attend mate because of that, I wish you a speedy recovery

[Scudpilot]

One of the best things I have seen at Airshows in recent years is this, which is Civilian
Bristol Sycamore by Jim Pritchard, on Flickr

[Thunder]

Quick question for those that have been attending RIAT/IAT over the years. Have Israel ever attended with a fast jet?

[Alfie]

I may be in the minority, but I don't mind if the aircraft are military or civilian as long as it makes a great flying display. The more different types colour and size the better. I can only get to RIAT for one day and always have a great day and now looking forward to this year. With less airshows happening each year, let's just be thankful that RIAT keeps on going and provides a full days entertainment.

[Gary]

Today's update

13 June 2019
Today we're adding three new nations to the confirmed list of participants; Ireland, Pakistan and Poland. The Irish Air Corps will be sending a C235, the Pakistanis a C-130 and the Polish Navy will provide an An-28 Bryza; all for our static display.

[DeanW]

Quick question for those that have been attending RIAT/IAT over the years. Have Israel ever attended with a fast jet?

IAT/RIAT has only had Hercs and a Westwind on static from the Israelis. The only time an Israeli fast jet has displayed in the UK was Waddington in 2001.

[JASTREB]

So which Pakistani Herc will be here this time? Will it be a Herc, with a picture of a Herc on it, with another on that picture?

[Mike]

Today's update

13 June 2019
Today we're adding three new nations to the confirmed list of participants; Ireland, Pakistan and Poland. The Irish Air Corps will be sending a C235, the Pakistanis a C-130 and the Polish Navy will provide an An-28 Bryza; all for our static display.

Another great update, but someone needs to tell DBH that they've forgotten to add the Pakistani C-130 to the confirmed list :- https://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/aircr ... d-aircraft

Edit :- This has now been added!

[Gary]

Departure day tickets almost sold out

Departure Day Ticket Warning!
We have less than 100 in-advance tickets left for Monday's Park & View. More tickets will be available on the gate on a first come, first serve basis.

[Scudpilot]

I may be in the minority, but I don't mind if the aircraft are military or civilian as long as it makes a great flying display. The more different types colour and size the better. I can only get to RIAT for one day and always have a great day and now looking forward to this year. With less airshows happening each year, let's just be thankful that RIAT keeps on going and provides a full days entertainment.

Agree totally, if we all liked the same things, wouldn't the world be a boring place?
Also, I thought RIAT stood for Royal International Air Tatoo, the word "Military" is conspicuous by its absence

[MR TERRY GREEN]

Speedy recovery PLMC.Get yourself well,thats all that matters .

[Flightech]

Anyone heard anything more from the self confirmed French aerobatic team ?

I wonder if Turkey are going to bring another flying or static display this year !

[James Cutting]

Patrouille de France I believe are scheduled to display. Sat only it seems. http://thisisflight.net/2019/04/09/patr ... -for-2019/

No news on Turkey but we can hope.

[peasus911]

Good update today. More heavies for the static line.
Noticed that Bournemouth have updated their site today with confirmation of Swedish Draken confirmed flying. Are the rules different if it's flying over water.
Wonder if it will be at any other UK shows being that Bournemouth is in August.

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Good update today. More heavies for the static line.
Noticed that Bournemouth have updated their site today with confirmation of Swedish Draken confirmed flying. Are the rules different if it's flying over water.
Wonder if it will be at any other UK shows being that Bournemouth is in August.

Yes i am afraid the rules are different for it flying over water hence why it's flying at Bournemouth.....Real shame they cannot fly over land in the UK but the CAA rules are different compared to rest of Europe.....Would have been great to see at RIAT even if only on static as would fit in well with NATO 70th Birthday.

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Good update today hope the Irish Air Corps turn up with the C235 as they were supposed to be there last year but failed to arrive.

I just hope that the AN28 from Poland is not the last item we hear to be confirmed from them but from what I have been hearing about Polish fast jets it's not looking good to see any at RIAT.

Anyway great update from DBH great to see more aircraft added to the static