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Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Discussion Thread

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Discussion Thread

Post by Zonan » Thu May 30, 2019 11:06 am

Great to see a B-52 on the line :clap: :thumb:

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Discussion Thread

Post by raptor76 » Thu May 30, 2019 11:09 am

Gary wrote:
Thu May 30, 2019 11:02 am
30 May 2019
Today we can confirm a diverse mix of static aircraft! The USAF will be sending a B-52H and KC-135, whilst the Royal Air Force have confirmed a Voyager tanker and Hawk T.1 from RAF Leeming. Also joining will be a QinetiQ owned PC-21, operated by the Empire Test Pilot School.
Nice to have a B-52 again :clap:
lets hope it doesn't go tech this year

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Discussion Thread

Post by reaper493 » Thu May 30, 2019 11:10 am

Lets hope no issues with the B52 this year, only reason it didn't come last year was because it missed its arrival slot, and they could'nt fit it in anywhere.... :Oops:

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Discussion Thread

Post by raptor76 » Thu May 30, 2019 11:12 am

hungarian gripen cancelled

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Discussion Thread

Post by wonkybob » Thu May 30, 2019 11:16 am

I hope to see the painted f-15s on static this year. Regarding the special Sunday flypast, a p-47 and f-15s together would be nice.

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Discussion Thread

Post by Red-Eye-Knight » Thu May 30, 2019 11:24 am

Excellent B-52 on static just hope it does not cancel like last year.....what was I saying yesterday about the Hungarians :whistle:

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Discussion Thread

Post by James Cutting » Thu May 30, 2019 2:11 pm

Not sure if it has been covered already, but has anyone done the "Friday Pit Access" before? I notice it is back this year, but I personally have never done it. If anyone could offer any more info, it would be appreciated! :thumb:
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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Discussion Thread

Post by Red-Eye-Knight » Thu May 30, 2019 2:56 pm

James Cutting wrote:
Thu May 30, 2019 2:11 pm
Not sure if it has been covered already, but has anyone done the "Friday Pit Access" before? I notice it is back this year, but I personally have never done it. If anyone could offer any more info, it would be appreciated! :thumb:

I was thinking the same thing the other week James as only been to last 2 RIATs so any info on pit area would be great.

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Discussion Thread

Post by Flightline UK » Thu May 30, 2019 3:33 pm

It is a reconfiguration of the crowd-side parking areas for some of the display aircraft at the eastern end.

Last time it was available it allowed the public to get up closer to some of the National display team aircraft and the RAF flying participants that were on the southside. Obviously easier to do on the Friday with the shorter flying displays which is why it isn't able to be repeated over the weekend.

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Discussion Thread

Post by Red-Eye-Knight » Thu May 30, 2019 4:21 pm

Flightline UK wrote:
Thu May 30, 2019 3:33 pm
It is a reconfiguration of the crowd-side parking areas for some of the display aircraft at the eastern end.

Last time it was available it allowed the public to get up closer to some of the National display team aircraft and the RAF flying participants that were on the southside. Obviously easier to do on the Friday with the shorter flying displays which is why it isn't able to be repeated over the weekend.

That's great thanks for the info, I take it that it's only open after the flying display is finished? Or is it open before it starts with it being the shorter display day?

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Discussion Thread

Post by MRTT » Thu May 30, 2019 4:23 pm

Opens before the flying. :thumb:

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Discussion Thread

Post by herc15 » Thu May 30, 2019 4:32 pm

Cracking update DBH keep them coming :clap: :clap:

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Discussion Thread

Post by FlyingFairy » Thu May 30, 2019 5:36 pm

Red-Eye-Knight wrote:
Thu May 30, 2019 4:21 pm
Flightline UK wrote:
Thu May 30, 2019 3:33 pm
It is a reconfiguration of the crowd-side parking areas for some of the display aircraft at the eastern end.

Last time it was available it allowed the public to get up closer to some of the National display team aircraft and the RAF flying participants that were on the southside. Obviously easier to do on the Friday with the shorter flying displays which is why it isn't able to be repeated over the weekend.

That's great thanks for the info, I take it that it's only open after the flying display is finished? Or is it open before it starts with it being the shorter display day?
I believe pit lane is open 0730 to 1000. It then closes in order to reconfigure barriers and FOD plod the area, prior to the flying display starting at 1100.

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Discussion Thread

Post by peasus911 » Thu May 30, 2019 5:49 pm

Which day does the B52 normally arrive. I understand it normally leaves on the Tue/Wed after the show. Will it turn up Thu or before that,

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Post by MRTT » Thu May 30, 2019 5:50 pm

Wednesday. :thumb:

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Discussion Thread

Post by Blackcat1 » Thu May 30, 2019 6:02 pm

Wish she would leave on the Monday like she used to use years ago.
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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Discussion Thread

Post by Campbell89 » Thu May 30, 2019 6:45 pm

In terms of the static line up, are you allowed entry into the aircraft? For example into the cargo bays of C-17, C-130 etc?

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Discussion Thread

Post by Red-Eye-Knight » Thu May 30, 2019 7:19 pm

Campbell89 wrote:
Thu May 30, 2019 6:45 pm
In terms of the static line up, are you allowed entry into the aircraft? For example into the cargo bays of C-17, C-130 etc?

Last year was amazing the amount of aircraft you could get aboard, it just depends on the crew but the answer to your question is yes you can get aboard some aircraft, I was on the A-400, Hercules, Voyager sure I was on the Osprey and the Blackhawk and several others :D
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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Discussion Thread

Post by Zonan » Thu May 30, 2019 7:30 pm

What's the static line like?
Is it good to photograph and how much time would it take to photograph all of them?
I only am at RIAT for 1 day, so I do hope to see the static and flying that day...

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Discussion Thread

Post by MRTT » Thu May 30, 2019 7:31 pm

Photography can vary, depending where they're parked but, usually fairly decent.

If you do it in depth, I'd say 2-3 hours. :thumb:

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