Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread

[Blackcat1]

The Bréguet Alizé is a fantastic addition. Don’t think I’ve seen one since the old Air Fete days back in the early 90s

That's the last time I saw one. Air Fete 92? Can't honestly remember which year. Doubt I'll get to RIAT again this year sadly.

[smudger]

Hope the newly painted German tornado makes an appearance

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Hope the newly painted German tornado makes an appearance

Not too sure about it too be honest hoping it makes a RIAT appearance so I can see it better, Thread already started with photo of it.

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[jasonT1981]

Always enjoy the Gripen, not too bothered by the NH90 but excited to see the Alize, never seen one so it will be nice to see it arrive on the Friday along with a few F16s already said to be arriving Friday

[Red Dragon]

Patrouille Suisse have self confirmed RIAT

https://www.vtg.admin.ch/en/die-schweiz ... agenda[url] You will need to scroll down and tap on the 'Schedule' tab to see the list.

[Gary]

Part of Thursdays update sorted then

[jasonT1981]

Fantastic.

Thursday arrival and Friday validation display going by schedule!

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Unusual for a Friday validation mind you there were a few validations in 2022 on the Friday.

Still great if they do come not been at RIAT for quite a few years now.

[JRandall23]

Be interesting to see if the Polish Air Force send any MiG-29 or Su-22 before retirement end of 2026 and 2024 respectively?!

[airtyphoon]

Much more likely to get F-16 Block 52 or the Orlik team tbh.

[Red-Eye-Knight]

It would be great to see both the Mig-29 or the SU-22 Fitter but like airtyphoon said more likely to be F-16 demo especially with one of the themes being 50th anniversary of the F-16.

Would be awesome if all 3 of them turned up!!! But highly unlikely.

[Alf]

The Bréguet Alizé is a fantastic addition. Don’t think I’ve seen one since the old Air Fete days back in the early 90s

That's the last time I saw one. Air Fete 92? Can't honestly remember which year. Doubt I'll get to RIAT again this year sadly.

59/F-AZYI Alize was at Yeovilton show in 2019, the last time in the UK I think?

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Fantastic.

Thursday arrival and Friday validation display going by schedule!

From head of RIAT Air Ops about validations/practice

There were no validations undertaken on the Friday of RIAT 2022 for any participating aircraft, nor will they be this year.

[jasonT1981]

Yes, I think many of us including myself got practice and validation confused.

[JRandall23]

A Reds formation with the Gnats would be awesome to see.

Seems as though RIAT posted something hinting at this on their social medias today

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Someone did mention that a few weeks ago and I'm sure I saw a news report saying they were flying together somewhere but I cannot remember where or when it was.

[Nighthawke]

Reported and photos on here. I think if you put Gnat or Combine in the search you'd find it. Too busy with granddaughter at moment to look.

[thevulcan]

Polish Air Force F16 DEMO Team Self-Confirmed today.

[Red-Eye-Knight]

What excellent news if the do come to RIAT was a great display the last time I saw it.

[Red-Eye-Knight]

From Flightline UK

https://www.air-shows.org.uk/2024/03/ai ... demo-2024/