Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread

[Nighthawke]

I have concerns over your taste in friends Gareth

[Blackcat1]

I have concerns over your taste in friends Gareth

I jest of course , i don’t know friends like that

[Kurnass]

Do you think there will be any participants from Russia or Iran? Asking for a friend

I’ll ask my Ayatollah friends what they can do. They’re not as bad as people think they are…

[TREBAX_RAVEN]

Tffiys with IRGC Kill markings would be a treat

[somerset]

Tffiys with IRGC Kill markings would be a treat

Somebody will tell the Daily Mail and we'll never have RIAT again

[somerset]

Looking great so far, hope a mig-29, f-4 & f-22 turns up. If so I’d say it’ll be one hell of a show!

I don't think you'll be getting any of those unfortunately

[James Cutting]

No update actually posted yet, but the list has changed:

Belgian F-16 (S)

Draken Dassault Falcon 20 (S)

Draken L-159E (S)

Soloturk F-16 (F)

2 x Turkish AF F-4E Phantom II (S)

Royal Moroccan Air Force now added as 'ongoing'

Update now out:

Starting this week with another F-16 for the flying display, with the return of the popular SOLOTÜRK Demo Team! This display flies an impressively painted F-16C Fighting Falcon, which we last saw at RIAT 2018, and therefore is a very welcome participant as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the F-16 at the show. In addition, the Turkish Air Force will also contribute to the NATO 75th Anniversary static display line-up with a pair of their F-4E Phantoms jets. These aircraft, locally upgraded and known as the F-4E Terminator 2020, will be a very welcome sight for aviation enthusiasts at the show.

This week we can confirm another addition to the 50th Anniversary celebrations for the F-16, with the Belgian Air Component contributing one of their F-16AM for static display at RIAT. The aircraft will be provided by the 10th Tactical Wing at Kleine Brogel Air Base, although at this stage we are unable confirm which squadron will provide the aircraft.

The final additions for this week come from Draken Europe. They will be bringing examples of their Falcon 20 & Honey Badger for static display, which will be parked in a showcase parking location near the centre of the showground, so will be viewable on all three days of the show.

Also this week, we have received information from Joint Helicopter Command that they plan to send a number of aircraft to RIAT 2024, including a Chinook to perform a ""capability demonstration"" in the flying display. However, we await further details and formal confirmation before we can add to the participation list. We hope to receive the required paperwork for this, and other British military helicopters, in the coming weeks.

[Harkins]

The update was late as it now has to go through the 100% security check entrance with all the other information.

Happy to see F-4s on the list. Fingers crossed they both make it. And how great would it be if the Greeks sent them again this year? Can but hope!

[Red-Eye-Knight]

It's another cracking update this week love seeing Soloturk and those Phantoms will be amazing to see again, Nice to hear that the Chinook might do a role demo aswell, Well done DBH cannot wait for the further updates in the weeks to come.

[falconfighting]

Just hope that after previous events, they don't put a star of the show on after the Chinook #overstayedwelcome #nomig #sunstealer

[James Cutting]

It's another cracking update this week love seeing Soloturk and those Phantoms will be amazing to see again, Nice to hear that the Chinook might do a role demo aswell, Well done DBH cannot wait for the further updates in the weeks to come.

Looking back I realise you usually post the updates so apologies to have got in before you! I was able to buy tickets for this year (after originally not being able to attend) so was just excited to see the update

[Kurnass]

With both Soloturk and Phantoms there will also be some Hercules and/or A400 support flights. Also a very nice addition for the (likely) Thursday and Monday. Maybe even a KC-135. Or do I get carried away now?

[James Cutting]

In the past, Soloturk has been support with a KC-135, and believe the Phantoms have too

[GVLCN]

Very good update that’s me happy, well done RIAT.

[Seacat192]

With both Soloturk and Phantoms there will also be some Hercules and/or A400 support flights. Also a very nice addition for the (likely) Thursday and Monday. Maybe even a KC-135. Or do I get carried away now?

Could be wrong, and hopefully someone else will correct me, but hasn’t the supporting KC-135 relocated to Brize after the support equipment has been unloaded in previous years?

[seven]

It certainly left most years, except that one year it was parked north side

[jasonT1981]

Great update. Really hoping for a Friday arrival!

[Red-Eye-Knight]

It's another cracking update this week love seeing Soloturk and those Phantoms will be amazing to see again, Nice to hear that the Chinook might do a role demo aswell, Well done DBH cannot wait for the further updates in the weeks to come.

Looking back I realise you usually post the updates so apologies to have got in before you! I was able to buy tickets for this year (after originally not being able to attend) so was just excited to see the update

That's OK James no worries, I missed today's update anyway as I'm usually off on a Thursday but I had to work today so I'm glad someone else posted it.

Good to hear you are able to go and enjoy the show now, I know what you mean about excitement and these updates just recently make us even more excited as the weeks go by.

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Great update. Really hoping for a Friday arrival!

I take it you mean hoping for a Friday arrival from the Phantoms?

[jasonT1981]

Great update. Really hoping for a Friday arrival!

I take it you mean hoping for a Friday arrival from the Phantoms?

Both the F16 and Phantoms. A previous update said several F16s would arrive on Friday, so if the Turkish F16 is one of those arriving Friday, maybe the Phantoms are coming too on Friday.

All speculation and hope btw.