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Royal International Air Tattoo 2023 General Discussion Thread

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Post by Campbell89 » Wed Feb 08, 2023 9:29 pm

It’ll be the Royal Jordanian Falcons announced tomorrow…

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Post by seven » Thu Feb 09, 2023 12:52 am

RJF, my thoughts exactly :pop:
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Post by Gary » Thu Feb 09, 2023 11:53 am

Update has started, with the invited countries list now starting to appear

Already declined
Bangladesh Air Force, Armed Forces of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Egyptian Air Force

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Post by AMG_1969 » Thu Feb 09, 2023 12:03 pm

Finnish F18 Hornet confirmed to be doing a flying display

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Post by Gary » Thu Feb 09, 2023 12:07 pm

Welcome to the first weekly update from the Air Operations Department as we look ahead to the Royal International Air Tattoo 2023!

We're pleased to announce this week the first confirmed aircraft for both the flying and static displays at RIAT 2023, both coming from the Finnish Air Force. Firstly, we're pleased to welcome their F/A-18C Hornet which will be performing in the flying display. Their solo display of the Hornet is often regarded as one of the best fast jet demonstrations across Europe, and a previous winner of various flying display awards at RIAT. In addition, they will also be sending a Hawk for static display, planned to be HW.340 in the spectacular Finnish flag colour scheme, after it was unable to attend last year.


Despite it being early in the year, we are already in communication with a number of Air Forces who plan to send aircraft to RIAT 2023, including a number of air to air refuelling aircraft for our SKYTANKER23 theme, and a wide array of other military and civilian aircraft types. However, there are also a number of nations who due to operational commitments or budgetary constraints, are sadly unable to participate at RIAT 2023. These are all available to view using our 'traffic light' system on this page.
We are working hard behind the scenes planning the next instalment of the Royal International Air Tattoo. Stay tuned for updates!
Always make you laugh when they mention specific airframes with 5 months to go :lol: although would be nice to see HW-340

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Post by Discodaz » Thu Feb 09, 2023 2:00 pm

great update as far as Im concerned. we was only discussing the finnish f18 display the other day.

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Post by seven » Thu Feb 09, 2023 5:16 pm

I'd agree with that, good start. Spesh as the Hornets days are numbered!
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Post by jasonT1981 » Fri Feb 10, 2023 8:47 pm

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Post by Gary » Thu Feb 16, 2023 11:59 am

Todays update
Latest Update - 16th February

We're pleased this week to receive confirmation from the German Army, as they return with a pair of NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters! As per their attendance last year, they will bring one helicopter to perform in the flying display, and another for static display.

Last week the Spanish Air Force notified us they plan to participate in the Flying Display. We hope to receive formal confirmation of what we can expect to see at RIAT 2023 in the coming weeks.

We are already in communications with a number of Air Refueling Wings from across the United States Air Force, who have an ambition to bring their aircraft to RIAT 2023 as part of our SKYTANKER23 theme. We are now working with them and the relevant offices in the US Military over the next few months to secure approval for their participationat RIAT 2023.
GERMANY - GERMAN ARMY AVIATION
NH90 TTH TrspHubschrRgt 10 Flying NEW
NH90 TTH TrspHubschrRgt 10 Static NEW


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Post by Ollie » Thu Feb 16, 2023 12:01 pm

German Navy showing as not participating, as well as the Chilean Navy

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Post by James Cutting » Thu Feb 16, 2023 12:22 pm

Nice update, NH90 is always a great display, glad it's only one displaying, wouldn't want too many blades in the show :P :D :lol:
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Post by peasus911 » Thu Feb 16, 2023 6:08 pm

Spanish Navy is flashing, could we hope for Harriers this year.

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Post by POL » Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:46 pm

peasus911 wrote:
Thu Feb 16, 2023 6:08 pm
Spanish Navy is flashing, could we hope for Harriers this year.
Eslla 006's H369Ms would be a far, far more interesting addition to the lineup!

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Post by PeteHemsley » Thu Feb 16, 2023 10:30 pm

peasus911 wrote:
Thu Feb 16, 2023 6:08 pm
Spanish Navy is flashing, could we hope for Harriers this year.
X 2.

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Post by jasonT1981 » Fri Feb 17, 2023 12:02 am

I wasn't a big fan of the NH90 but a German display in the flying is a very rare thing now a days so a nice pull again by DBH.

Harrier would be amazing.. 2 would be better lol.

I am hoping to see the Spanish Display team as Spanish Air Force also flashing and I've never seen them before
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Post by Gary » Fri Feb 17, 2023 1:15 am

Slovakian Air Force is also flashing on going, guessing that will be a C-27J then

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Post by Flightline UK » Tue Feb 21, 2023 12:35 pm

We have now sold out of advanced Park & View tickets for Monday 17th July. There will be a limited number available on the day on a first come, first served basis.

We have seen an increase in people attempting to sell fake tickets & recommend only purchasing directly from us.
https://twitter.com/airtattoo/status/16 ... 8602165249

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Post by FlyingFairy » Wed Feb 22, 2023 8:58 am

RIAT Air Ops (Peter) has been posting the following on both social media and also on UKAR, where I’ve copied this from.

Evening All,

Can I take this opportunity to repeat a plea from my predecessor in this role, and his predecessor, regarding contacting aircraft operators:

Can I please ask you (the aviation enthusiast community) to not contact military squadrons with "Please can you bring your aircraft to RIAT" type messages please?
It is often counter productive and makes the lives of me and my team much harder. We have already seen this year, it can be viewed as an attempt to circumvent the official diplomatic channels we follow by the representative Air Arm, and derail a participant we were on course to welcome to the show.

Rest assured, my Air Operations department are always working hard to secure as many exciting aircraft from around the globe as we can, particularly those in special colour schemes.

Cheers,
Peter

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Post by James Cutting » Wed Feb 22, 2023 1:01 pm

Sad to think that people actually do that, and unsurprising it ruins possible participants.
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Post by Discodaz » Wed Feb 22, 2023 2:07 pm

agreed James.do they honestly expect the operators to reply "as its you..go on then, we will".I mean, seriously, what extra clout does the enthusiast have that the organisers don't?
staggering really.

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