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Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 Discussion Thread

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 Discussion Thread

Post by Voodoo1 » Thu Jun 23, 2016 2:07 pm

SallyBjnr wrote:Certainly an update of 2 halves..seen the additions and was like :O :thumbs:

Then seen the cancellations and was like :'(. Really wanted to see the Slovakian Mig!
Exactly my thoughts!

Gutted too about the Slovakian MiGs, was one of my highlights.
Weird as it was a surprise update only a few weeks ago.

My concern is there's still flying acts being confirmed and was under the impression the flying was tight already...maybe preparing further cancellations in flying?

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crashman

Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 Discussion Thread

Post by crashman » Thu Jun 23, 2016 2:32 pm

IS there no RAF Chinook display this year ?

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Post by POL » Thu Jun 23, 2016 2:54 pm

There was one at Cosford...

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 Discussion Thread

Post by SallyBjnr » Thu Jun 23, 2016 3:18 pm

Voodoo1 wrote:
SallyBjnr wrote:Certainly an update of 2 halves..seen the additions and was like :O :thumbs:

Then seen the cancellations and was like :'(. Really wanted to see the Slovakian Mig!
Exactly my thoughts!

Gutted too about the Slovakian MiGs, was one of my highlights.
Weird as it was a surprise update only a few weeks ago.

My concern is there's still flying acts being confirmed and was under the impression the flying was tight already...maybe preparing further cancellations in flying?

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Very good point. That or they're extending the flying display this year. Must be at least 9 hours long at the moment?!
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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 Discussion Thread

Post by seven » Thu Jun 23, 2016 3:59 pm

Its a Boeing display, with a USN airframe.

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 Discussion Thread

Post by MRTT » Thu Jun 23, 2016 4:28 pm

Any reason why the Lithuanians have dropped to the bottom?

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 Discussion Thread

Post by grogresaurus77 » Thu Jun 23, 2016 6:15 pm

How come the Lanc has been cancelled?

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 Discussion Thread

Post by Gary » Thu Jun 23, 2016 6:43 pm

The Lancaster hasn't flown so far this year. The last update in early May, said it was hoped the Lancaster would have a test flight within a month. Since then it's gone quiet, not sure if the BBMF club members have had any further update?

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 Discussion Thread

Post by grogresaurus77 » Fri Jun 24, 2016 12:04 am

Gary wrote:The Lancaster hasn't flown so far this year. The last update in early May, said it was hoped the Lancaster would have a test flight within a month. Since then it's gone quiet, not sure if the BBMF club members have had any further update?
Oh I thought it had flown this year. :( It's a great shame but never mind, I'll be there come what may.

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 Discussion Thread

Post by Amp » Fri Jun 24, 2016 1:32 pm

Wow, that is a short list and somewhat repetitive. Imagine if the F-35 goes sick!

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 Discussion Thread

Post by Thor » Fri Jun 24, 2016 7:17 pm

Amp wrote:Wow, that is a short list and somewhat repetitive. Imagine if the F-35 goes sick!
Which of the 5 attending would that be?

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 Discussion Thread

Post by Typhoon29 » Fri Jun 24, 2016 10:40 pm

Just seen a post on Twitter that Greek phantoms could be coming over not sure if flying or static but good news if true :clap:
https://twitter.com/wwwairforcegr/statu ... 1785949184

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 Discussion Thread

Post by seven » Fri Jun 24, 2016 11:09 pm

andrew b wrote:does anyone know when the v-22s will arrive and if it will do a validation flight thursday seeing its not on the friday list.
Flying one's will op. from Mildenhall bud. As its a demo not a display i dont think it requires validation but could be wrong on that.
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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 Discussion Thread

Post by luke28 » Sat Jun 25, 2016 6:49 am

Typhoon29 wrote:Just seen a post on Twitter that Greek phantoms could be coming over not sure if flying or static but good news if true :clap:
https://twitter.com/wwwairforcegr/statu ... 1785949184
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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 Discussion Thread

Post by MRTT » Sat Jun 25, 2016 7:15 am

Typhoon29 wrote:Just seen a post on Twitter that Greek phantoms could be coming over not sure if flying or static but good news if true :clap:
https://twitter.com/wwwairforcegr/statu ... 1785949184
Um, have you been in a coma?

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 Discussion Thread

Post by welshandy » Sat Jun 25, 2016 8:04 am

ramjet wrote:Friday Flying Display Confirmed via Twitter
RAF Typhoon
F-35 Display
F-22 Display
Red Arrows Display
Red Arrows, F-35 and 2 x Typhoon Flypast
USAF F-35A, F-22 and Mustang Heritage Flight Flypast
Belgian F-16
Airbus Defence and Space A400M
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Spitfire and Hurricane
Dutch Apache
Turkish F-16
RAMEX Delta
Royal Navy Black Cats
Civilian BAE Strikemaster (Friday only)
US Marine Corps Hercules and F-35B Refuelling Demonstration (Friday only)
Cheers, Rog
I had an email from RIAT saying the same, but also had the Osprey listed as flying on the Friday. I assume mistake as still listed on main site as flying Sat/Sun.

The F35B's that are coming are they all USMC or are the RAF bringing any? Plus is any going on static or is it the "Airfix" plastic mock up again?

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 Discussion Thread

Post by MRTT » Sat Jun 25, 2016 8:44 am

welshandy wrote:
ramjet wrote:Friday Flying Display Confirmed via Twitter
RAF Typhoon
F-35 Display
F-22 Display
Red Arrows Display
Red Arrows, F-35 and 2 x Typhoon Flypast
USAF F-35A, F-22 and Mustang Heritage Flight Flypast
Belgian F-16
Airbus Defence and Space A400M
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Spitfire and Hurricane
Dutch Apache
Turkish F-16
RAMEX Delta
Royal Navy Black Cats
Civilian BAE Strikemaster (Friday only)
US Marine Corps Hercules and F-35B Refuelling Demonstration (Friday only)
Cheers, Rog
I had an email from RIAT saying the same, but also had the Osprey listed as flying on the Friday. I assume mistake as still listed on main site as flying Sat/Sun.

The F35B's that are coming are they all USMC or are the RAF bringing any? Plus is any going on static or is it the "Airfix" plastic mock up again?
There is 5 F-35s (2x USMC Bs, 1x RAF B & 2x USAF As

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 Discussion Thread

Post by Amp » Sat Jun 25, 2016 12:55 pm

Lithuanian C27 Spartan now on participation list.
The list for Friday flying is not the full list yet, it 'includes' the items mentioned yesterday, the display is four hours long...

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Re: Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 Discussion Thread

Post by MRTT » Sat Jun 25, 2016 12:58 pm

Amp wrote:Lithuanian C27 Spartan now on participation list.
The list for Friday flying is not the full list yet, it 'includes' the items mentioned yesterday, the display is four hours long...
Lithuanian C-27 was added last month, not a new addition!

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