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Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread

Post by Supra » Fri Jun 21, 2024 2:26 pm

James Cutting wrote:
Fri Jun 21, 2024 10:10 am
The Polish F-16 display at Leszno is unbelievable, they have hugely improved and he seriously flew this like he stole it! https://www.youtube.com/live/udjbpwx7Xp ... BX&t=16798 Exciting!
Probably can't trust the weather to be cloudy for Thunder Tiger, so best to wear dark sunglasses to get maximum effect from the * 'Carrot'
If you wanna see Flares, best you wear them! ;) (makes no sense other than to Fossils.)
*Trendy Speak I'm assured? :'(

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread

Post by Mike » Fri Jun 21, 2024 2:27 pm

Supra wrote:
Fri Jun 21, 2024 2:19 pm
MikeN wrote:
Fri Jun 21, 2024 12:03 am
Since some are being nasty, I will no longer be making any more comments on this board.
Really??? Assuming no Posts have been deleted, I see no 'nasty' comments? You can/maybe have reported the issue to the Moderating Team & they will/have sort it.

From the comments I can see, Forum Members have clearly & patiently explained the futility of agitation over when the USAF will commit something/anything to RIAT 2024.


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Loads of posts regarding this have been deleted.

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread

Post by Seacat192 » Fri Jun 21, 2024 2:31 pm

Supra wrote:
Fri Jun 21, 2024 2:19 pm
MikeN wrote:
Fri Jun 21, 2024 12:03 am
Since some are being nasty, I will no longer be making any more comments on this board.
Really??? Assuming no Posts have been deleted, I see no 'nasty' comments? You can/maybe have reported the issue to the Moderating Team & they will/have sort it.

From the comments I can see, Forum Members have clearly & patiently explained the futility of agitation over when the USAF will commit something/anything to RIAT 2024.


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In response to another member flagging the post, I have edited part of the original post made by Supra. I decided on editing rather than deleting the whole post

Like I posted in the last few days, please play nice.

We’re all here for the same reason, let’s not take things too personally or too seriously.


Thanks everyone.

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread

Post by paddyboy » Fri Jun 21, 2024 2:38 pm

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread

Post by Supra » Fri Jun 21, 2024 3:31 pm

Thanks Seacat192. I don't have the knowledge how to check for deleted posts. 'Mike' the master of facts :thumb: has subsequently clarified the situation regarding previous posts. :halo:

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread

Post by Mike » Fri Jun 21, 2024 3:36 pm

Supra wrote:
Fri Jun 21, 2024 3:31 pm
Thanks Seacat192. I don't have the knowledge how to check for deleted posts. 'Mike' the master of facts :thumb: has subsequently clarified the situation regarding previous posts. :halo:
You don't need knowledge to do that, just scroll down each page to see how many times the staff have said that they've tidied up the thread. They must be sick to the back teeth of having to do it.

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread

Post by capercaillie » Fri Jun 21, 2024 3:59 pm

quid21 wrote:
Thu Jun 20, 2024 8:56 pm
I saw a patch on Ebay the other day for the 55th Wing and RC-135 at RIAT - haven't seen any USAF stuff announced yet, but perhaps that is a teaser.....?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/395468954850 ... BMhpD-9oZk
Interesting that the badge is joint US/UK flag background which could be just hinting to RIAT 2024 being in the UK, but maybe hinting towards the joint co-operation in training and using the TC-135, which is over quite regular and would make an interesting RIAT visitor? Just a speculative thought to stoke the rumour mill.

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Post by reaper493 » Sat Jun 22, 2024 7:42 pm

Thread tidied again.

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread

Post by Tronk 11 » Tue Jun 25, 2024 3:45 pm

I haven't been to RIAT in a while and wondered what it was like for the day trippers. Any advice on routes, carparks, times car parks open just to get there in good time to see everything in a day.
Many thanks.

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Post by airtyphoon » Tue Jun 25, 2024 6:26 pm

Car parks open at 6am each day.
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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread

Post by iainpeden » Tue Jun 25, 2024 8:40 pm

Tronk 11 wrote:
Tue Jun 25, 2024 3:45 pm
I haven't been to RIAT in a while and wondered what it was like for the day trippers. Any advice on routes, carparks, times car parks open just to get there in good time to see everything in a day.
Many thanks.
Have a look at the website then get back here if you have any more questions. Best routes and car parks depends on starting point.

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread

Post by Tronk 11 » Tue Jun 25, 2024 9:08 pm

airtyphoon wrote:
Tue Jun 25, 2024 6:26 pm
Car parks open at 6am each day.
Thank you. :D

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread

Post by James Cutting » Tue Jun 25, 2024 9:24 pm

Arrive as early as able to. Leave as late as you can.
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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread

Post by ROSEB » Wed Jun 26, 2024 7:30 am

We always do static in morning, bus back to entrance to top up food etc, then back to viewing spot

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Post by Knife 04 » Wed Jun 26, 2024 7:15 pm

Does anybody know if there will be an update from the US Air Force tomorrow? Asking for a friend

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Post by James Cutting » Wed Jun 26, 2024 7:16 pm

:lol: :lol:

Not the 4th July - the staff will be voting!!
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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread

Post by Seacat192 » Wed Jun 26, 2024 7:33 pm

Play nicely, please!

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread

Post by James Cutting » Thu Jun 27, 2024 10:58 am

This week we have received the formal approval for the first of our United States Air Force aircraft which will be on static display at RIAT 2024. The highlight for most aviation enthusiasts will likely be the final appearance of the KC-10 Extender on static display, which will be supporting the deployment of two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 93rd Fighter Squadron ""Makos"" to join our Viper Line. Other USAF 'heavies' include the C-17 and KC-46, both of which are planned to be open for public to view onboard during the show. Coming from RAF Mildenhall we have a KC-135, MC-130J and RC-135, the latter of which we haven't see at RIAT for a number of years. In addition we've also got a C-21 coming from Ramstein Air Base. The majority of these US DOD aircraft will be parked at the western end of the airfield so only viewable on Saturday & Sunday. We have a few more American aircraft expected, pending final paperwork approvals, so hope to provide a further update in the coming weeks.

Visitors on Friday will have the chance to witness the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team dropping into RIAT to open the Friday flying display. They'll be jumping from a C-17 Globemaster, which will then be landing ready for its appearance on static display on Saturday & Sunday.

Another flying display addition this week, as part of our Centennial celebrations for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Coming from The Fighter Collection at Duxford, we've got a Supermarine Spitfire Vb wearing the colours of 402 Squadron RCAF, which will be flying on Saturday & Sunday. The plan for this aircraft is to perform a 'heritage formation' alongside the CF-188 Hornet.

Also this week we add three aircraft to the static displays, provided by their manufacturers. The Gulfstream G700 and King Air B300 will be parked in the central 'showcase' area, and the Grob 120TP will be parked alongside other training aircraft on static display.
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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread

Post by James Cutting » Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:05 am

Very tidy update! Nice with the Spitfire and Hornet, Makos were at LN several years back so nice to see again. KC-10 is fantastic, as is an RC-135! :thumb:
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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread

Post by Gary » Thu Jun 27, 2024 11:11 am

That’s a nice update, didn’t expect the 93rd jets. Great to see the KC-10 one last time

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