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andrew b wrote:Just thought I would start a thread wanting to know how many of you are excited about this years riat.I for one am excited my campsite is booked and am really looking forward to another great show especially because its 3 anniversary s the reds the c-130 and the f-16. Let me know your thoughts and comments .
Regards to all on f/c

The C130 my have its anniversary this year but is not a special cellebration at RIAT (at leat not at this moment).
RIAT will celebrate the anniversaries of the Reds, F16 and Hawk this year.

Antal

Hi,yes iam excited as it's my local air show
I can not wait to see what comes this year,going to be a great year I think this year with Farnbrough happening as well this year,got a chance of some us stuff coming this year
All the very best as always
Max

Yes I am very excited, it is also my local show and I look forward to it every year. I am doing FRIAT for the second year this year and am REALLY looking forward to it.

Nope. We have young kids and RIAT is a bit much for them, as we can't sort child care we have to miss it

I am very excited about RIAT but then I always am - I love seeing everybody as well as all the aircraft - I can't wait!

Can't darn wait! Glory days will never return, but it's 6 days of pure aviation and beer, and that's what matters!

Am I getting excited about.....
1. Spending ten days in the Cotswolds
2. With people who have become some of my best mates
3. With Arkells 3B within five minutes of me
4. Seeing god knows how many aircraft

HELL YES!!!!!

Working nigh on 90 hours over the course of the week is fantastic and gets me out of the little bubble that is my office, only four and a half months to go!! Come rain or shine I'm always happy (between 4am and 8am are slightly iffy though )

Cheers,

Rob

The absolute highlight of my year, I literally cant wait, im forever checking this forum and UKAR for even the slightest hint of news, RAF Typhoon (f) added today, no, no I know its not a surprise but 2 fast jet flyers by the end of Feb is always welcome

I remember the 40th Anniversary of the C130 at Fairford, 40 C130s lined up if i recall?

Yep cant wait!
I am in the caravan club site from Wens to Sunday, then cycle to the 27 end each day for arrivals then show day on Saturday. You see most of the a/c above us in the camp site so I usualy leave late Sunday, after the show and after the traffic. Only an hour and a half to get home as well!

Really looking forward to it, My 1st ever RIAT this year !!!

Stopping in a near by PUb B&B !!! spending FRI, SAT and Sun at the show

No doubt il love every min of it, despite what so many ppl keep saying to me about it...Canna wait

Well I've just found out that I'll be attending RIAT this year for the first time.. super super excited!!

Can't wait to see those "increeeeeedible" Italians again!

I had my heart on spending the weekend soaking up the atmosphere at Flying Legends, but this year on a whim I decided to purchase an online RIAT ticket.
Well it wasn't just a whim, my fellow workmate reminded me that the Fitters and Crusaders were attending. Well I had to didn't I!
I've never been to RIAT before even though I have been attending airshows for many years (on and off), but mainly Legends. I notice they normally share the same weekend.
So my plan is to do Duxford on the Friday as I hope to see the Constellation arrive, attend the show and get close & personal with the Connie on the Saturday, then RIAT on the Sunday.

I'll start doing my incantations to summon a heatwave for RIAT weekend!

Martin

Good luck on seeing Crusaders!

IAT hasn't really been that exciting since Crusaders and Starfighters etc retired.

I slightly envy people who have just joined the hobby and can get excited over such a low key line up!

Constantly amazed at what turns up at RIAT after all these years. Always come away feeling 'What a great show'.

Those that moan please please don't go!

I am attending the Friday 'Reds' day, with my wife, and yes, we are excited

I think RIAT is the best organised air show in the world, and it makes you proud to be British.

Going Thursday till sunday and hopefully will be a cracking year. Fingers crossed the f35's will be on route soon. Flyby camping is my port of call n well worth a visit

lynx77 wrote:No French fighters, no USAF heavy metal. Not excited. Not going

Enjoy your weekend..

We will just think of you as Entendards, Hawkeyes, Rafales, Mirages, B52s, B1s and B2s arrive in formation.