Royal International Air Tattoo 2013

[Doughnut]

Whilst Polish Mig-29 are very welcome, it is still shame that the Polish could not have displayed Su-22 instead. After all we had Migs last year, and very soon the Su-22 will be gone.

[benji1867]

agree with doughnut, im happy the Mig 29 is coming but the Su22s would have been awesome.

Ben

[Skywatcher]

looking forward to the next update in the morning hopefully something really intresting

[Gary]

Today's update 30/05/2013

Next month's Air Tattoo launch on June 18 will see BBC Formula 1 presenter Suzi Perry fly in to RAF Fairford aboard an RAF Typhoon from RAF Coningsby to launch this summer's Air Tattoo. The event, which takes place on Tuesday, June 18 will see around five exciting aircraft arrive to help promote July's airshow. Up to 40 FRIAT members (Friends of the Royal International Air Tattoo) who have purchased their tickets on or before Sunday, June 2 will be eligible to enter a draw to attend the private event.

The Air Tattoo is still awaiting official confirmation from the French Air Force regarding its participation. We remain confident that we shall receive notification shortly and we shall let you know as soon as we do.

Belgian Air Component
Agusta A109BA 1 Wing Helicopter (Flying)
Lockheed Martin F-16AM Fighting Falcon 350 Squadron Fighter Aircraft (Flying)

Italian Navy
AgustaWestland EH101 Marina Militare Italiana (MMI) Helicopter (Static)

RAF
Panavia Tornado GR4 x 2 TBC Fighter Aircraft (Static)

Estonian Air Force
Aero L-39C Albatros Fixed Wing Squadron Advanced Trainer (Flying)
Antonovv An-2 Fixed Wing Squadron Light Transport (Static)

Estonian nice

As expected the USAF have declined

[BenLuck]

USAF are now in the declined section. But we all knew it was coming.

[POL]

Estonian very nice!

[Skywatcher]

Good to see a new ish eastern block country attend with l-39 anyone know if they have attended any Riat/iat befor?

[GVLCN]

I remember an Estonian border guard let-410 attended riat a while back, anyone know if the l-39's are registered military or lease aircraft with civvy reg's?

[Skywatcher]

thanks for the above info,soory I have not got a clue about if it wil be civvy or mil reg can't wait to see something diffrent (l-39 an-2)

[nellis6]

The An-2's are military, the L-39's I think you will find are leased civilian examples although one or two may carry military serials. Sadly the An-2 is also due to be at Volkel, so pobably the same one that will be at RIAT (but hopefully not!)

Mike

[GVLCN]

Thanks for the info, thought that may be the case. Hopefully a different an-2, as I'll probably be at volkel aswell.

[MarcelB.]

The Estonian L-39 might be this one, and yep it's mil registered.
http://www.abpic.co.uk/photo/1350322/
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8314/8026 ... d704_c.jpg

[MarcelB.]

Sally B will be there
http://www.sallyb.org.uk/flying-program ... gramme2013

[paddyboy]

Hi Peeps

To me, it looks like it will be a fantastic show, given the current constraints, and me and SWMBO can't be there

I just hope all you guys and gals enjoy it and put some great shots up, so's we can join in with the fun

Cancer is a b@@@@@r, so don't be too depressed if the show misses out on a few 'craft we would all like to see

Very best regards and put some up for us

Paddyboy

[Skywatcher]

thanks Paddyboy I hope to catch some arrival photos using my iPad so may not be of great quality but still I will post them when the time comes hope u are still able to get a flavore of the show this year I personally can't wait less than one month remaing can't wait bring on July

[beefsteak]

Daftest thing is, "The Cat" somehow makes for some of the best shots (IMHO) Certainly some of my best have involved her !

[swingy]

Daftest thing is, "The Cat" somehow makes for some of the best shots (IMHO) Certainly some of my best have involved her !

Glad you posted that. I was thinking I may have been a club on my own with that one. I agree it does sound daft but some of my best shots from the Leuchars she was at were of the Cat.

[cottesmore09]

Once all the military additions are all confirmed,which l believe they pretty much are then I think civilian teams will fill the remaining display times?

[Rory]

Should be good to see Italian Typhoon, Gripen, F16 and Mig29 Whats the deal with the Swedish historical flight Viggen & Draken then?

[Dunk]

Should be good to see Italian Typhoon, Gripen, F16 and Mig29 Whats the deal with the Swedish historical flight Viggen & Draken then?

Viggen, Saab 105 and the Tunnan - they've cancelled Yeovilton and RIAT/Waddo aint confirmed yet

Chris.

Where does it say this?

Looking at the program they have online it says 'Ej Klar' (not confirmed) for Waddo and RIAT and 'UTGAR' (proceeds) for Yeovilton. Proceeds I guess means talks ongoing? 'KLAR' is confirmed. Yeovilton was changed to UTGAR last week - so who knows!

Fingers crossed. Im off to Sweden this weekend so I will be seeing them there. They are also confirmed for Leuchars.