RIAT 2015 Discussion Thread

[seven]

Swedish Airforce Saab Gripens withdrawn from flying and static

No great suprise there all things considered...

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[mbo570]

Hoping for some confirmation from the USAF/US Navy too

[Gary]

For the first time in 30 years, the German Army will provide an MBB Bo105 helicopter display at the Air Tattoo. The Heeresfliegerwaffenschule (School of Army Aviation) is sending examples of the de-armed Bo105P1 variant for both the flying display and static park at RIAT 2015. The last time a German Army Bo105 flew at the show in 1985, legendary display pilot Capt Karl 'Charly' Zimmermann, now retired, won the Sir Douglas Bader Trophy for best overall flying demonstration - his second such award.

In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, in which 145 of its pilots took part, Poland is making a substantial contribution to RIAT 2015. The Polish Air Force's solo MiG-29 'Fulcrum' display will return to the flying programme, while a Su-22 'Fitter' and C295 will feature in the static park; from the Polish Navy will come a Mi-14 'Haze' and M28 Bryza, both for static display.

Senior military leaders from both the Belgian Air Component and the German Air Force have confirmed they will be attending RIAT 2015.
The German Navy is sending to RIAT its biggest contingent of aircraft for many years. Examples of its fixed-wing maritime aircraft, the P-3C Orion and Dornier 228, will be joined by a trio of helicopters: a Sea King, a Sea Lynx, and for the first time a civilian-registered EC135 now being used for training. All will be on static display as part of the Securing the Skies operational theme at RIAT 2015.

Further fast jet action in the RIAT 2015 flying programme will come from the Belgian Air Component's always entertaining F-16 Fighting Falcon demo, flown this year by Cdt Tom 'Gizmo' De Moortel in his first display season. Belgium's other contributions are all in the static park - C-130H Hercules and Embraer ERJ-135 or ERJ-145 transports, plus, for the first time, an Airbus NH90 MTH utility helicopter.

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/visiti ... st-updates

Belgian Air Component
C130H Hercules (s)
ERJ-135/145LR (s)
F-16AM (f)
NH90 MTH (s)


German Army Aviation
Bo105 P1 HFWS/C Helicopter Static
Bo105 P1 HFWS/C Helicopter Flying

German Navy
Do228 (LM) MFG-3 Utility Static
EC-135P2+ MFG-5 Helicopter Static
P-3C Orion MFG-3 Maritime Patrol Static
Sea King Mk.41 MFG-5 Helicopter Static
Sea Lynx Mk.88A MFG-5 Helicopter Static


Polish Air Force
C295M 13.el Transport Static
MiG-29 1.elt Fighter Flying
Su-22M-4 21.BLT Fighter Static

Polish Navy
M28 Bryza TBC Transport Static
Mil Mi-14 TBC Helicopter Static

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/visiti ... -confirmed

Another great update especially happy with the German display

[Skywatcher]

Excellent update,very pleased with the MiG again and a great update from Germany ,maybe last chance to see the CH53 (I think that's what the Sea King is called officially in Germany/stand to be corrected )and I can't wait to see the Bo105 flying,I'm not sure I have ever seen it flying yet..
Anyway a exellent update
Can't wait

Edit:my bad,just had a read on Riat web about the update and it has the Sea King as a MK 41 sorry all,got carried away with exitment I guess ,anyway speaking of CH53 who still operates them out of intrest?
All the very best as always
Max

[Dan214sqn]

2 German Sea kings!! YES !

[MRTT]

Where does it confirm the CH53 or 2x Sea King?

[Dan214sqn]

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/visiti ... -confirmed

[MRTT]

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/visiti ... -confirmed

That's Sea King & Sea LYNX.

[Dan214sqn]

yes confirming. I had a touch of sea king blindness... still...great news

[Sparky]

A great update

[mbo570]

great news from RIAT..was getting worried about the lack of updates in this past week. I guess they do a weekly update.

[Gary]

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Edit:my bad,just had a read on Riat web about the update and it has the Sea King as a MK 41 sorry all,got carried away with exitment I guess ,anyway speaking of CH53 who still operates them out of intrest?
All the very best as always
Max

Max

The German's still operate the CH-53, they transferred from the Army to the Air Force a couple of years ago. The CH-53 hasn't been to RIAT for a few year now

[Skywatcher]

Hi Gary,
Thanks for that info .
Last time I can rember seeing one was at RIAT 10
All the very best as always
Max

[Talisman]

Hoping for some confirmation from the USAF/US Navy too

Absolutely agree with mbo570, the USN and USAF make RIAT more exciting!

[Steven]

First of all - apologies if this has been asked before....

I have looked on the "invited countries" list on the RIAT website and noticed that the Italian Air Force and the German Air Force haven't even been invited? Or am I missing something? Or being blind? Pretty notable absentees if not invited!

Steven.

[mbo570]

According to the latest update list, discussions are still ongoing with the Italian and German air forces, and also with the Royal New Zealand Air force, USAF and US Navy..fingers crossed that something comes out of these discussions

[Gary]

Out of the other nations who are still listed at "Invited"

Irish Air Corp always seem to send something. We've had the AW139, CN235 and PC-9M in recent years would be nice for the
Learjet 45 or even Cessna 172H

Hungarian Air Force have sent at least a AN-26 in the last few years

Brazilian Air Force could return? After last years absence because of the World Cup. I guess next year they will miss the show because of the Olympics

[mbo570]

I am hoping for some more entries, being my first visit to RIAT. Its my first air show overseas and while I usually am happy with what the Malta Air show offers, i'm sure it will be a great experience for me. My dad who is 73 and who installed this aviation passion in me will be coming too

[sgtangel]

Moley. Yes. Hmmmm. Not my favourite person at the moment!

[airtyphoon]

Participation Update on 7th May 2015.

A very rare sight in the flying display, one not witnessed for a long time at a public event, will be that of RAF, German Air Force and Italian Air Force Tornados giving a number of formation flypasts. This will mark 35 years since the now disbanded Tri-National Tornado Training Establishment received its first aircraft at RAF Cottesmore.

Textron Aviation has confirmed that it will bring to RIAT this year a number of interesting special mission aircraft from its extensive product range. Following its world debut at last year's Air Tattoo, the Textron AirLand Scorpion tactical jet is due to re-appear, accompanied by a Beechcraft AT-6B Texan II light attack aircraft and a Beechcraft Baron G58 intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform.

Grob Aircraft of Germany is sending a G120TP basic turboprop trainer for static display. This type will in future provide elementary flying training to UK military student pilots, being part of the Affinity Group's successful bid for the fixed-wing element of the Military Flight Training System (MFTS) programme.

Since announcing last month that the Czech Air Force will be sending a JAS-39C Gripen and Mil Mi-24V/Mi-35 'Hind' for our flying display and an L-159 ALCA (Advanced Light Combat Aircraft) and a C295 transport for static, we've been informed the Czechs intend sending a second Mil Mi-24V/Mi-35 for static display.

airtyphoon