Royal International Air Tattoo 2017 Discussion Thread

[Droptank]

Wednesday and Thursday are the main arrivals days.

Most of the heavies arrive on Wednesday so they have more space to taxi, but it's a cross section of types and teams on both days
to be honest, equally good.

Good luck with the new camera, have a look at the photography tips section for insight into the specifics of photographing aeroplanes
and whatever you do don't buy this month's Photographic magazines suggesting how to shoot aircraft!

Take plenty of memory cards and spare batteries if you can too!

Have a great time.

Droptank.

[raptor76]

Does anyone know when the raptors and the U-2 are due to arrive please?

[Tjm99]

Thanks for your reply

[Gary]

Does anyone know when the raptors and the U-2 are due to arrive please?

Spotters jungle drum say's, late Friday for the U-2. No ALTRV posted so far, so could be at least Wednesday for the F-22s

[Blackcat1]

Any ideas when the Greek Phantoms are due please?

[POL]

Wednesday

[Blackcat1]

Ah damn Greeks lol hope to catch them depart Monday and not miss them by 5 minutes like last year!. Thanks.

[Blackcat1]

Will anyone know arrivals for Thursday please? I don't mind paying at park and view but will only be there from 1pm onwards will it be worth it?

[paulk]

Does anyone know when the raptors and the U-2 are due to arrive please?

Current plan is:-

Tuesday F-22s
Wednesday- U2S

[MRTT]

I'd have thought an ALTRV would have been posted for the F-22s if they were due tomorrow?

[UKdragon]

The U-2 arrival information recently posted is...um...not accurate. I'm sorry that I can't be more specific, but stay alert from now on.

Anyway, for any U-2 fans who haven't yet bought my book DRAGON LADY TODAY, be advised that I am getting ten copies signed by the crews attending RIAT. They will be available for sale from Friday by The Aviation Bookshop at their stand in the red zone eg adjacent to the eastern static line. First come, first served.

Chris Pocock

[city42]

I'd have thought an ALTRV would have been posted for the F-22s if they were due tomorrow?

i would think tomorrow so they get a rest day the do a practice on Thursday

[stealth1234]

The U-2 arrival information recently posted is...um...not accurate. I'm sorry that I can't be more specific, but stay alert from now on.

Anyway, for any U-2 fans who haven't yet bought my book DRAGON LADY TODAY, be advised that I am getting ten copies signed by the crews attending RIAT. They will be available for sale from Friday by The Aviation Bookshop at their stand in the red zone eg adjacent to the eastern static line. First come, first served.

Chris Pocock

This isn't an advertising website

[phantommadman]

Thanks for the heads up Chris,will try my luck to get one

[Rory76]

The U-2 arrival information recently posted is...um...not accurate. I'm sorry that I can't be more specific, but stay alert from now on.

Anyway, for any U-2 fans who haven't yet bought my book DRAGON LADY TODAY, be advised that I am getting ten copies signed by the crews attending RIAT. They will be available for sale from Friday by The Aviation Bookshop at their stand in the red zone eg adjacent to the eastern static line. First come, first served.

Chris Pocock

Cheers for the heads up!

[Gary]

One of the Facebook pages I'm on , one of the members has said his friend is flying the B-52 over for RIAT. He's part of the 96th BS, the post didn't say if it will be a full 96th BS crew or a mixed from all the squadron at Barksdale. So if they don't use Mytee call sign it could be Doom or Havoc. Will ask to see if he know when

[paulk]

Wednesday morning

[Gary]

ALTRV just posted for the F-22s viewtopic.php?f=139&t=148884&p=915752#p915752

Rough calculation I would say about or after 19.30 arrival

[saint1]

The U-2 arrival information recently posted is...um...not accurate. I'm sorry that I can't be more specific, but stay alert from now on.

Anyway, for any U-2 fans who haven't yet bought my book DRAGON LADY TODAY, be advised that I am getting ten copies signed by the crews attending RIAT. They will be available for sale from Friday by The Aviation Bookshop at their stand in the red zone eg adjacent to the eastern static line. First come, first served.

Chris Pocock

U2 only confirmed on static for Sat / Sun, not shown on programme or app for Fri static. It's all a bit odd unless its arriving late Fri or making a surprise landing / taxi during the 4 hr show on Fri !!

[patrouille]

Does anyone know the Thunderbirds Freqs. Many Thanks Paul