Royal International Air Tattoo 2022 - General Discussion Thread

[Red-Eye-Knight]

The U-2 took off at 8.30am today so we might get it coming back to base later today, They did that in 2017 on the Thursday arrivals too so maybe they might do the same again?

[Quicksilver]

Apologies if this has been asked before (I can't find it anywhere). I have a Sunday ticket and I am staying at the motorhome Park in Cirencester on Sat and Sun night. Looking through the detailed information pages they say I can bring my motorhome to the Tattoo but I will be parked "off base and on grass". Does that mean outwith the official parking zones? If so does anyone know where I will be directed to?

Thanks in advance.

[James Cutting]

The U-2 took off st 8.30am today so we might get it coming back to base later today, They did that in 2017 on the Thursday arrivals too so maybe they might do the same again?

They're usually operational each day I believe

[James Cutting]

Apologies if this has been asked before (I can't find it anywhere). I have a Sunday ticket and I am staying at the motorhome Park in Cirencester on Sat and Sun night. Looking through the detailed information pages they say I can bring my motorhome to the Tattoo but I will be parked "off base and on grass". Does that mean outwith the official parking zones? If so does anyone know where I will be directed to?

Thanks in advance.

I'd guess so? But you would be best to ring them directly.

[Red-Eye-Knight]

The U-2 took off st 8.30am today so we might get it coming back to base later today, They did that in 2017 on the Thursday arrivals too so maybe they might do the same again?

They're usually operational each day I believe

Excellent, Got my camera ready for this one coming back whenever that might be?

[James Cutting]

Usually a heads up post/in FFD section, keep one eye on here, but if due back today could be late afternoon i.e. 4 onwards

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Usually a heads up post/in FFD section, keep one eye on here, but if due back today could be late afternoon i.e. 4 onwards

Brilliant i will keep an eye out for that, Cheers James

[NiceGuyEddie]

B-52s now sadly showing as cancelled on website.

[markranger]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[Boneyard1]

Yes! They are down as cancelled!

[IanLW]

Seriously?? They were my highlight too. That's unfortunate.

[James Cutting]

Gutted

[TaKeN]

Gutted too, that was the highlight of the show for me, very bare now compared with previous years

[James Cutting]

Not quite sure 2 aircraft not appearing suddenly makes it very bare!

[Thunderbolt II]

16 engines worth, though...

[raptor76]

Don't forget we still have the E-4b and who knows what bdh will pull out the hat on Thursday, remember the Israeli C-130 a couple of years ago no-one saw that coming

[James Cutting]

Believe it all when it's down in the tarmac and actually seen - especially the E-4

[stealth117]

Very disappointing but these things happen. Im sure there will be good reason but it appears the US bombers always try to avoid me. Last time i saw b52 or b1 was a good few years ago now

[GVLCN]

Show is looking very poor compared to previous years, I seriously doubt the E-4 will turn up. Anyone know the reason both cancelled?

[James Cutting]

We're lucky we even have a show whatsoever!!