Royal International Air Tattoo 2022 - General Discussion Thread

[luke28]

Erm......this thread is about RIAT and those jets have never been to Fairford!

2007.

Edit.... ignore my post. Thought the conversation was regarding the SU-30's.

[James Cutting]

Whats the busiest day for arrivals at RIAT? Wanting to go on one of the day? MT

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday are the official days, pot luck

[mickfgr2]

Re the indians at Fairford in 2007, Here's the jets arriving for the show:-

P7170066_DxO by Michael Bloor, on Flickr

and here are the jets parked in the static display
P7170222_DxO by Michael Bloor, on Flickr

P7170224_DxO by Michael Bloor, on Flickr

and one more from the flying display
P7170089_DxO by Michael Bloor, on Flickr

Mick

[Pi]

Don't forget the Indian/BAe Hawk on static as well

[Quicksilver]

Managed to free up the weekend of RIAT and managed to get tickets for the Sunday ......Yippee. Can someone advise me on enclosures. I've only bought a general admission ticket (with Parking), does that get me into the general viewing area? Is it worth considering upgrading to one of the enclosures? Thanks in advance.

[Quicksilver]

Cancel above. I guess I should have read other threads first

[milaviation]

can’t believe Qatar are only sending a hawk

[Red-Eye-Knight]

can’t believe Qatar are only sending a hawk

We should be grateful they sending anything at all, Far too many people moaning about what's not coming or what Countries have sent X&Y but not Z.

After 3 years with no airshows I am just happy that there is one to go to again.

We should be happy with what DBH have managed to achieve so far this year and if it all pulls off then it will be a great arrivals, airshow and departures.

There are some great aircraft already announced and some real gems both on static and in the flying display.

[jasonT1981]

Aren't the Qatari hawks currently in the UK?

Makes sense they would send an aircraft already here, rather than task an aircraft to fly 4500 miles.

[Arran J]

Is that campsite still there in the east side, just off the main whelford road?
I guess would be a good viewing spot aswell, as i normally go to totterdown farm, so not sure what will be best

Any ideas?

[Nighthawke]

can’t believe Qatar are only sending a hawk

Easy since they are based at RAF Leeming. Just to reiterate, be grateful for anything rather than moan about wanting more - especially as a first-timer. Just enjoy it.

[James Cutting]

Can't believe the USAF aren't sending a Nighthawk

[verreli]

Can't believe the USAF aren't sending a Nighthawk

You'll have to go to Edwards for that...

[raptor9]

Redeye. 3 years with no Airshows, really?. Not heard of Duxford and Shutlleworth to name but two!!. Both been functioning for the last two years!!.

[POL]

For a surprising number of people RIAT is the only aviation in the country.

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Redeye. 3 years with no Airshows, really?. Not heard of Duxford and Shutlleworth to name but two!!. Both been functioning for the last two years!!.

I meant 3 years with no RIAT and yes 3 years with no airshow if the only one you go to is RIAT

[Red-Eye-Knight]

So for once I am actually organised well in advance for RIAT this year, Got my traveling and accommodation sorted, Bags are nearly packed just need my FRIAT passes to arrive now!!

[James Cutting]

Bags packed? It's still 2 weeks off

[Nighthawke]

Our bags aren't packed yet and we go on holiday in two days.

[James Cutting]

Exactly what the night before is for - packing!