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RIAT 2018
Apr 3, 2018 20:55:06 GMT
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Post by andypspotter on Apr 3, 2018 20:55:06 GMT
Confirmations 3/4/18
More aircraft confirm today to celebrate 100 days to the show! The Swedish JAS-39 Gripen display returns, along with an example on static and we've got more heavy metal in the form of a Lithuanian C-27J and a C-17 and KC-10 aircraft from the USAF.
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Post by andypspotter on Apr 7, 2018 20:45:09 GMT
The latest confirmations:
- The Finnish Air Force has confirmed its F-18C display will be taking part in RIAT 2018! - Two different types of RAF primary training aircraft will be joining the static display; three deHavilland Chipmunks and a Scottish Aviation Bulldog. All are now in civilian hands and kept flying by their owners. RAF Halton Microlight Club will also send two EV-97 aircraft. - Two Cold War jets will join the static line up; the Hawker Hunter (Hawker Hunter Aviation) and Gloster Meteor (Martin-Baker). - Gulfstream Aerospace confirms it will showcase an aircraft from its family of business jets.
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RIAT 2018
Apr 14, 2018 20:46:06 GMT
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Post by andypspotter on Apr 14, 2018 20:46:06 GMT
Update: 12/4/18
- Solo Turk confirms for the flying display; the Turkish F-16 makes a comeback after displaying at the 2017 Air Tattoo.
- An E-7A Wedgetail from the Royal Australian Air Force will once again make the long journey to the Air Tattoo static display.
- Two transport aircraft also confirm for the static line up; a Royal Air Force of Oman C-130J Hercules and Slovak Air Force C-27J Spartan.
The Air Arm Chiefs from 50 nations have now confirmed their attendance at the 2018 Air Tattoo. This time last year the number stood at 37.
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Post by andypspotter on Apr 14, 2018 20:54:03 GMT
Summary of planned attendees - 13/4/18
Static Display Australian E-7A Wedgetail Canadian CC-130 Hercules Canadian CC-177 Globemaster Canadian CP-140 Aurora Auster Mk.5 Bulldog T.1 Chipmunk x 3 EV-97 Microlight Gulfstream G450/550/650 Hunter Mk.58 Jet Provost T.3 Jet Provost T.3A Martin-Baker Meteor Miles Magister Finnish NH90 TTH Lithuanian C-27J Spartan NATO C-17 Oman C-130J Hercules Polish Su-22 Fitter Slovakian C-27J Spartan Swedish JAS-39D Gripen US C-17 Globemaster US KC-10 Extender
Flying Display Canadian CF-18 Hornet Great War Display Team P-51D Mustang Vampire FB.52 Vampire T.55 Czech JAS-39 Gripen Czech L-159 ALCA Finnish F-18C Hornet Finnish NH90 TTH Greek F-16C Royal Jordanian Falcons Polish F-16C Spanish Patrulla Aguila Display Team Swedish JAS-39D Gripen Swiss F/A-18C Hornet Swiss PC-7 Turbo Trainer Turkish Solo Turk Display US F-35 Heritage Flight Team
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Post by lynothehammer on Apr 15, 2018 7:03:40 GMT
I'm hoping for big things from RIAT this year, all sounds very positive regarding lots of air arms expressing interest in attending...
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RIAT 2018
Apr 17, 2018 17:12:35 GMT
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Post by andypspotter on Apr 17, 2018 17:12:35 GMT
The French Navy has confirmed that it will feature in the flying display at this summer's Air Tattoo. The Rafale tactical demonstration, featuring two examples of the multirole French fighter jet, will make its debut at RAF Fairford.
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RIAT 2018
Apr 19, 2018 19:40:39 GMT
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Post by andypspotter on Apr 19, 2018 19:40:39 GMT
Update 19/4/18:
This week brings confirmations from the Royal Air Force for this summer's flying display, alongside two helicopter additions to the static display; Civilian and Canadian, and further civilian static participants.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will be bringing their Lancaster, Spitfire, Hurricane and Dakota. Also confirmed this week are the ever popular Red Arrows Aerobatic Team, the Typhoon display team and the Grob Tutor display, performing separately in the 2018 flying display, helping us to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air Force. Special RAF100 flypasts will be confirmed in the coming weeks.
We are also pleased to announce two helicopters for the static park; a CH-146 from the Royal Canadian Air Force and a rare Civilian Westland Whirlwind. Joining them on static display will be a KC-390 tanker transport from Embraer, their first visit to the Air Tattoo, plus a Jet Provost Mk.5 and RAF Flying Club's Association Tecnam trainers.
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RIAT 2018
Apr 28, 2018 21:11:28 GMT
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Post by andypspotter on Apr 28, 2018 21:11:28 GMT
Update 26/4/18:
France has confirmed more support for this summer's Royal International Air Tattoo! The French Air Force will send its Couteau Delta tactical display team comprised of two Mirage 2000D fighters, along with its front line multirole Rafale C fighter in its own solo display.
On the ground will be two Alpha Jet trainers joining the large static display expected for this year's show. The French Army has also confirmed a pair of Puma helicopters, not seen at the Air Tattoo for some years.
More Statics Added A number of static aircraft have also been added to the ever-growing list, including a rare surviving example of a 1950s British helicopter.
RAF C-17A Globemaster RAF Puma Army Air Corps Wildcat Red Bull Flying Bulls Bo105 and Bristol Sycamore
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RIAT 2018
Apr 28, 2018 21:14:01 GMT
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Post by andypspotter on Apr 28, 2018 21:14:01 GMT
Update 27/4/18:
The Royal Navy has confirmed its static support for RIAT 2018. The Senior Service will be joining the RAF100 celebrations with a Hawk and Avenger fixed wing trainers plus Merlins (x2), Sea King and Wildcat helicopters!
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Post by andypspotter on May 1, 2018 18:05:17 GMT
Update - 1/5/18
Now we're talking!
A Romanian Air Force MiG-21 LanceR will return to the Air Tattoo flying display this summer, alongside a C-27J Spartan in the static display! Last seen displaying at RAF Cottesmore at the 2001 Air Tattoo and on static display in 2005, the MiG 21 will make the journey to the UK to join RAF100 celebrations, accompanied by a C-27J Spartan for the static display; the third of the type now confirmed for this year's show.
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RIAT 2018
May 5, 2018 21:43:19 GMT
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Post by andypspotter on May 5, 2018 21:43:19 GMT
Update - 3/5/18
The German Air Force and Navy will be sending a number of aircraft to this summer's Air Tattoo, as they join RAF100 celebrations!
The Luftwaffe participation will consist of two Tornado IDS ground attack fighter/bombers, an EF2000 Eurofighter as well as two heavy lift cargo giants, the Airbus A400M and Transall C-160. The German Navy has also confirmed the return visit of an EC-135 helicopter
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Post by mrbluesky on May 8, 2018 14:58:35 GMT
Getting better every day Andy- Fairford my next big aviation day out. Happy Days Bob
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Post by andypspotter on May 8, 2018 19:57:19 GMT
A dramatic flypast featuring more than 50 aircraft from the Royal Air Force will launch RAF centenary celebrations at this summer's Air Tattoo.
The massed flypast will take place on Friday 13 July and will see many of the RAF's operational aircraft accompanied by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) flying in formation.
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RIAT 2018
May 11, 2018 19:55:45 GMT
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Post by andypspotter on May 11, 2018 19:55:45 GMT
Update - 10/5/18
The RAF Chinook Display Team will be returning to the skies above RAF Fairford in July!
Also joining the show are a number of static aircraft, headed up by a rare Antonov An-2 from the Estonian Air Force. The Army Air Corps will also be sending additional aircraft in the form of a Gazelle and Defender.
More civilian operators have confirmed participation; Leonardo with an M-346 Master jet trainer, Bristow will be bringing an AW189 helicopter and a number of other civilian aircraft will be attending.
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Post by andypspotter on May 17, 2018 17:28:23 GMT
Update 17/5/18
the Italian Air Force will be attending the 2018 Air Tattoo with a fantastic commitment of four flying acts and five aircraft in the static display.
The national aerobatic team the Frecce Tricolori will be entertaining visitors with their colourful and dynamic flying display. Also taking to the skies will be a Typhoon fighter, T-346 Master jet trainer and the impressively manoeuvrable C-27J Spartan transport aircraft, capable of loops and rolls during its display!
Italy will also be showcasing the C-27J and Typhoon on the ground, alongside a Tornado ground attack fighter and two helicopters, the HH-101 and HH-139. This huge support further increases both the flying and static displays and means that the RAF100 celebrations at the Air Tattoo will be even more special. Grazie Italia!
The T-346 manufacturer, Leonardo, was confirmed last week as sending an example of the aircraft into the static display. There are also now five examples of the C-27J attending the Air Tattoo; two from Italy and one each from Lithuania, Romania and Slovakia.
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