Royal International Air Tattoo 2017 Discussion Thread

[Gary]

I don't think the RJF are as bad as people make out, they've improved over recent year. Always great having a C-130H in the static park

[slogen51]

Jordanian herc is always welcome as far as I am concerned. Long time supporter of RIAT.

[markranger]

I don't think the RJF are as bad as people make out, they've improved over recent year. Always great having a C-130H in the static park

There is nothing wrong with them but just like the wing walkers and the Grob etc because the display line is so long unless you are in the middle of the airfield you don't really get to see them.

[welshandy]

[quote="Arkie603"]B-52 and B-1 Awesome!!! Should be flying
There celebrating the US Airforce.Get them in the air !!![/quote

Like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhf6LyMCYeI but maybe not the 1st bit

[Arkie603]

Wow thanks Welshandy
Just shows there's some really crazy people haha ""Well toasted ""
The rest of the vid is mint takes me back to a few airshows with the B-1 flying.
Especially low, wings back, and fast AWESOME!! Steve...

[MRTT]

F-35s attending Paris, wonder how long it'll be until the 'Will they be at RIAT?' posts will start?

[AlexanderClover]

F-35s attending Paris, wonder how long it'll be until the 'Will they be at RIAT?' posts will start?

I give it less then 2 hours!


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[Trenchard]

F-35s attending Paris

Just wondering what your source is for this? I was under the impression that they weren't attending European air shows in 2017.

[bizfreeq]

Press release from LM and the DoD on the 26th April both stated it would not be at the show this year, or RIAT

[POL]

F-35s attending Paris

Just wondering what your source is for this? I was under the impression that they weren't attending European air shows in 2017.

That'll be a press release from the USAF, it seems https://twitter.com/ValerieInsinna/stat ... 5037733888

[bizfreeq]

Nice about turn!

[Trenchard]

That'll be a press release from the USAF, it seems https://twitter.com/ValerieInsinna/stat ... 5037733888

Thank-you that's cleared that up nicely

[Voodoo1]

F-35s attending Paris, wonder how long it'll be until the 'Will they be at RIAT?' posts will start?

Surprised there's nothing else on the other sites, usually they're all over news like this!
Whether it comes or not is not a big deal IMHO, such an overrated machine. When we start using them, next year I think then they'll be as regular as the Typhoon at shows!

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[Gary]

Today's update 11-5

For only the second time in the UK, the Finnish Army will be showcasing an NH90 TTH (Tactical Transport Helicopter) at RIAT 2017. The previous occasion was at the Air Tattoo four years ago.

The RAF Chinook display team is back by popular demand with their gravity defying helicopter display.

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/aircra ... dates-2017


Finnish Army Aviation
NH90 TTH TBC Helicopter Static

Royal Air Force
Chinook HC.4 TBC Helicopter Flying

Nice to have the Finnish NH90 back even if it is static

[paddyboy]

Wow

Now I am jealous I can't go

Just the chance to see that awesome Chinook display

Kermit (Paddyboy)

[Alfie]

It will be great to see e Chinook displaying again. Always an awesome display.

[ETUO-09]

Wow

Now I am jealous I can't go

Just the chance to see that awesome Chinook display

Kermit (Paddyboy)

give Yeovilton a go-where they will also display

[Voodoo1]

Yay! Love the Chinook display.
NH90 would of been nice in the air with the camo scheme but hey it's still going to be there!
Nice quick update.

Wristbands came in post yesterday for Grandstand if anyone was interested.

It's not long now!

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[Alfie]

As RIAT is celebrating the 70th anniversary of the US Air Force, wouldn't it be nice to see Sally-B at Fairford this year.

[jasonT1981]

I am really hoping to see her there!