RIAT 2010 Press Day

[Joe Malkin]

The RIAT Facebook page reports that the press day is being planned for Wednesday 9th June 2010. I just thought you'd like to know, as I recall a few members of the board went down to the fence for this last year.

[Jonathan Warner]

Anyone have any idea what due in for this?

[dragon51]

The talk it a kc135 f15 and I think a typhoon but don't hold me to that's it's just what I have heard.it's going to be a very good day

[Jonathan Warner]

Hi, im just wondering if anyone could guestimate the times goin by how things have happened in previous years.

[RichC]

The talk it a kc135 f15 and I think a typhoon but don't hold me to that's it's just what I have heard.it's going to be a very good day

Might aswell go to Mildenhall lol

[Jonathan Warner]

Bit difficult as im cycling from swindon rich :p

[The Phantom]

Bit difficult as im cycling from swindon rich :p

A ride to Mildenhall will keep you fit

Joking aside, as asked, it'd be great for any info from people who have gone to this in previous years.

[Jonathan Warner]

id give a go but i have to work

[RichC]

Not a bad cycle ride in the countryside there mate... aslong as you don't go down the main artery road....
Why do they always have the same types turn up for the press day? Its always a KC135, F15 and Typhoon or Tornado. For a major airshow, would be nice to attract some external attention for the press to see (and the cyclists!).

[The Phantom]

Not much info coming back on this.....

Is it still on for Wednesday 9th can anyone confirm?
And has anyone been before who can advise whether it's worth a visit/what happens/etc.??

[The Phantom]

With a day to go, and from the lack of response, I take it that that is a NO then - it's not on.
Cheers.

[MikeB]

Here's the NOTAM... it is still going ahead.

B1259/10 - RAF FAIRFORD MIL ATZ ACTIVE. 09 JUN 06:00 2010 UNTIL 09 JUN 16:00 2010. CREATED:
08 JUN 08:38 2010

[The Phantom]

Here's the NOTAM... it is still going ahead.

B1259/10 - RAF FAIRFORD MIL ATZ ACTIVE. 09 JUN 06:00 2010 UNTIL 09 JUN 16:00 2010. CREATED:
08 JUN 08:38 2010

Thanks MIKE B. The times quoted do I have to add an hour or are they correct as they are?
Thanks. Mark.

[MikeB]

Here's the NOTAM... it is still going ahead.

B1259/10 - RAF FAIRFORD MIL ATZ ACTIVE. 09 JUN 06:00 2010 UNTIL 09 JUN 16:00 2010. CREATED:
08 JUN 08:38 2010

Thanks MIKE B. The times quoted do I have to add an hour or are they correct as they are?
Thanks. Mark.

Correct, add an hour on all the times to get the local time.

Cheers,
Mike

[LeeHathaway]

Just a word of warning for those watching from outside and at the 27 end... As of last Friday, the layby was still fenced off as work is being carried out there, so parking will probably be limited.

Cheers,
Lee

[MikeB]

The Aerodrome and Runway NOTAM:

AD AND RWY 09/27 OPEN. AVBL FOR SKED MOVEMENTS ONLY. 09 JUN 07:30 2010 UNTIL
09 JUN 16:00 2010. CREATED: 08 JUN 14:22 2010

[MikeB]

Will be the usual traffic, they've got a KC-135, 2x F-15s, Typhoon and Tornados planned. With a 500ft deck for their run and breaks.

Cheers,
Mike

[Joe Malkin]

No Spitfire?

[MikeB]

No Spitfire?

That's not the entire participation list, just the ones I could remember.

Mike

[Knife 04]

As well as the RIAT press day also Fairford Heritage Day

Aforementioned airplanes should be there ops permitting - not sure on arrival times though

Cheers