Royal International Air Tattoo 2023 General Discussion Thread

[Blackcat1]

Any chance all these beautiful , classic aircraft will arrive on the Thursday!?

[peasus911]

French Navy is flashing green now as well.

[jasonT1981]

French Navy is flashing green now as well.

Yes, they confirmed last Thursday with a Dauphin & NH90 on static.

[thevulcan]

What a great update roll on Thursday.

[red leader]

Is this update instead of Thursdays or in addition to it?

[James Cutting]

I'd say in addition, I believe DBH were waiting on final confirmations and the conclusion of the 100th anniversary weekend (I think!) Before announcing.

[Kurnass]

Is this update instead of Thursdays or in addition to it?

It seems an additional, but I guess the next Thursday update will be a bit underwhelming compared to this one. (But that’s not criticism at all)

[Jameslw1993]

I'm very happy with participation. Anything extra is a bonus to me.

[somerset]

Is this update instead of Thursdays or in addition to it?

It seems an additional, but I guess the next Thursday update will be a bit underwhelming compared to this one. (But that’s not criticism at all)

Wait for it .......b2 bomber on a global power mission being refuelled by the kc135 whilst being escorted by 2 f22s and 2 f35s all being monitored by an awacs..........we can only hope



Or dream

[Kurnass]

Is this update instead of Thursdays or in addition to it?

It seems an additional, but I guess the next Thursday update will be a bit underwhelming compared to this one. (But that’s not criticism at all)

I don’t know what stuff you’re using… but I want that too
Wait for it .......b2 bomber on a global power mission being refuelled by the kc135 whilst being escorted by 2 f22s and 2 f35s all being monitored by an awacs..........we can only hope



Or dream

[city42]

Don't we normally get a July the 4th update as well

[red leader]

That doesn't happen every year.

[KevinJ]

That doesn't happen every year.

Yes it does, usually between the 3rd and the 5th!

[James Cutting]

No update as of yet...

[James Cutting]

Starting this week with more aircraft from the United States Air Force! Joining the SKYTANKER23 line-up will be their newest tanker, the KC-46A Pegasus. Also joining the static display will be the Dragon Lady, currently deployed to RAF Fairford with the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron. Finally, an exciting addition from Air Force Reserve Command, in the shape of their special 'Hurricane Hunters' Hercules!
Visitors on Saturday & Sunday will get the rare chance to see the Gloster Meteor, operated by Martin Baker, in the air at RIAT 2023. Whilst the Gloster Meteor won't be performing a display, it will be performing as part of our special SKYTANKER23 flypast, with the BBMF's Lancaster. This is representing the first air-to-air refuelling operations by British military aircraft, in 1949, between a Lancastrian & Meteor.

More fast jets for the static display next, with the Hungarian Air Force providing a JAS-39C Gripen, which will be arriving on Friday.

This week we also have a huge update of civilian aircraft on static display, the majority of which are being provided by our shows' corporate supporters. There are a myraid of interesting types including the debut of Draken's new Honey Badger jets, return of Rolls-Royce Heritage Flight, Pilatus PC-21, Airbus H175M and the RIAT debut of the new DHC-6 Twin Otter Guardian 400 aircraft.

We have added two support aircraft to the participation list, from the UAE Air Force Airlift Wing. We expect to add more support aircraft to the participation list in the coming weeks, which can be viewed by our FRIAT members as they arrive/depart RAF Fairford carrying support equipment and personnel to the event.

This week we have been informed by the Finnish Air Force that due to the extended grounding of their Hawk fleet, it will not be possible for their Hawk Mk.51 to participate at RIAT 2023 as previously planned.

This week we have also updated the participation list, based on the current static aircraft parking plan, to show which aircraft will be on display on Friday. This is why the majority of the participaiton list appears as 'new' as they have been updated with their Friday display status.

[thevulcan]

Another great update lots of great additions their.

[milaviation]

need that UAE C17, hope it stays for the weekend

[thevulcan]

Just noticed a few errors there is a UAE herc showing as civilian and two rolls Royce spitfires.

Edit it has now been ammended

[Gary]

Another solid update, the WC-130 is a great addition the sky tanker flypast is sounding something special

[James Cutting]

Indian Air Force have now declined.

Leaves Brazilian Air Force, Slovenian Army Aviation Command, US Navy and Zambian Air Force ongoing.