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Aviation Events => UK - Ireland Airshows and Events => Topic started by: Hammerhead on May 14, 2010, 08:14:06 PM

Title: RIAT 2010
Post by: Hammerhead on May 14, 2010, 08:14:06 PM
With 9 weeks to go to RIAT 2010 and a few from the forum attending  ;D i thought id start a thread about it....

Latest update


RAF
King Air- 45 (R)   Squadron(f)
Chinook HC2- 18 (B)/27 Squadron(f)
Hawk T1- 19 (R)   Squadron (s)
Merlin HC3- 28 (AC) Squadron(s)
Nimrod MRA4- Nimrod IPT (s)
Seaking   HAR3- 22 Squadron, A Flt (s)
Seaking HAR3- 203 (R) Squadron (sp)
VC-10-   101 Squadron (s)

US Air Force   Global Strike Command
B-52H Stratofortress-    5 BW (s)
B-52H Stratofortress-    5 BW (f)

US Air Force Special Operations Command
MC-130H   Combat Talon II (s)
MC-130P Combat Shadow (s)

US Air Forces Europe
C-130J   Hercules (s)
C-21A (s)
F-15C/E (s)
F-16CJ (s)
HH-60G (s)
KC-135R   (s)

German Air Force
C-160D   Transall (s)
F-4F Phantom (s)
Tornado   IDS (s)

German Army Aviation
CH-53G/GS (s) 

Royal Netherlands Air Force
AS532U2-   300 Sqn (s)
AH-64DN Apache- 301 Sqn   (f)



Civilian
Alpha   Jet (x2)     Griffon Aerospace (s)
Airbus   A400M-  Airbus Military (f)
DHC1 Chipmunk T22 Aurelio   Bernardino (s)
Diamond DA40 Bournemouth Flying Club (s)
Falcon 20   Cobham (s)
Extra 400     Bruno Stocker (s)
Hunter FGA9- Hunter   Display Team (s)
Hunter PR11-  Hunter Display Team (s)
Hunter   T.7A- Delta Jets (s)
Hunter T.7A- Delta Jets (s)
SR22- Bruno   Stocker (s)
Super King Air 350CER- Cobham (s)
TB20- Bruno Stocker   (s)


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Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: casper on May 14, 2010, 08:19:51 PM
Where did you get this list? Nothing on the official site about the BUFFs. Great news though :) Can't wait.
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: Paultojo on May 14, 2010, 08:20:27 PM
Ahh Spooks and Buffs looking forward to it even more  ;D
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: casper on May 14, 2010, 08:22:39 PM
Ah but it's a pity the spooks are only on static display.
Out of curiosity apart from Hammerhead, Paultojo, Keegster and myself is anyone else going?
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: Hammerhead on May 14, 2010, 09:57:13 PM
Where did you get this list? Nothing on the official site about the BUFFs. Great news though :) Can't wait.

The update comes from the FRIAT members that are kind enough to share with us mere mortals...
Dont forget there will be more updates in the coming weeks  ;D   
Next on the rumor list is the B1 and perhaps a JF-17  8)
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: Hammerhead on May 27, 2010, 07:55:13 PM
50 Days to the show.... ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: Hammerhead on May 28, 2010, 06:37:33 PM
Ah but it's a pity the spooks are only on static display.
Not according to the latest update  ;D

RAF
E3D Sentry- 8 SQN (s)
Merlin HC3- 28 (AC) Squadron (f)
Puma   HC1- 33 Squadron (s)
Torndo GR4- 9 (B) Squadron (s)
Tucano T1- 72   (R) Squadron (s)

US Air   Education & Training Command
C-130E Hercules- 62 AS, 314   AW (s)
C-130J Hercules- 48 TS, 314 AW (s)
C-17A Globemaster III- 58 AS, 97 AMW (f) ;D ;D
KC-135R Stratotanker- 97 AMW (f)
TG-10C-   94 FTS, 306 TRW (f)

US Air   Force Special Operations Command
MC-130E Combat Talon- 711   SOS, 919 OSS (s)
MC-130H/P- 352 SOG   (f) ;D ;D

US Navy

E-6B   Mercury- VQ-3 (s)

Belgian Air   Component

Embraer ERJ-135- 15 Wing (sp)

Royal Danish Air Force
CL-604   Challenger- Esk 721 (s)
T-17 Supporter (x2)- FLSK (s)

Royal Netherlands Air Force
AH-64DN   Apache- 301 Squadron (s)
F-16AM MLU (x2)- tbc (s)

Civilian
Aermacchi M311-   Finmeccanica (s)
BAC Strikemaster- Gerald Williams (s)
Cessna 172-   Marshall Group (v)
Cessna Citation- Marshall Group (v)
Cessna   FR172- G-ROKT Flying Club (v)
Piper Aztec- Marshall Group (v)
EV97   Eurostar- RAF Halton Microlight Club (s)
T600N Thruster Sprint- RAF   Halton Microlight Club (s)
Messerschmitt   Bf109 G4- EADS (f)
Slingsby T21- tbc (s)
Spitfire HFIXe- The Kent Spitfire (f)
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: Paultojo on May 28, 2010, 08:21:35 PM
Will be nice to see a C-17 being hauled around the sky again  ;D , not so sure about the TC-10C it's a glider! something a bit different form the Yanks


Paul




Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: Hammerhead on May 28, 2010, 08:31:20 PM
not so sure about the TC-10C it's a glider! something a bit different form the Yanks
At least thats the toilet break sorted.... ;D
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: Paultojo on May 28, 2010, 09:59:17 PM
LOL and with the Jordanians might even manage a two  ::)
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: Hammerhead on June 01, 2010, 09:14:02 PM
RNZAF Boeing 757 Display- CANCELLED :(

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It is with great disappointment that we have to announce the   cancellation of the Boeing 757 display at this years airshow. We   recieved an e-mail from the New Zealand High Commision apologising for   the cancellation, sadly this is beyond our control, due to tasking by   the NZ government.
42 Sqn RNZAF operate two Boeing 757-200 series aircraft in support of   the New Zealand Armed Forces and Goverment. Their tasking can range   from the transportation of Government officials, troop transport and   cargo operations around the world.
The aircraft was due to arrive in the UK next week, visiting Biggin   Hill Air Fair, Waddington and RIAT. Sadly the whole detachment has now   been cancelled.
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: Merlin on June 02, 2010, 10:28:01 PM
Don,

Just been looking at the current lineup and either you were holding back or they've added a ton of aircraft since your last update  ;D

Currently showing 3 Raptors and 4 MC-130's from the Americans and 2 Apache's and 4 F-16's from the Dutch, along with nearly ever type currently flying for the RAF.

No wonder the flying starts at 10 in the morning.

Gonna be epic   8)
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: Dave on June 11, 2010, 03:08:16 AM
Just having a look myslf at the line up for RIAT, it's looking pretty good at the minute. Some of the line up that interests me;
 
Airbus A400M,
CH-53G/GS (German Army Aviation),
P-3C Orion (German Navy),
MiG 21 LanceR (Romanian Air Force),
An-32B (Sri Lanka Air Force),
C-130J Hercules,
C-17A Globemaster III,
KC-135R Stratotanker,
B-52H Stratofortress,
KC-135R,
Chinook HC2,
E3D Sentry,
Nimrod MRA4,
 
As Paul mentioned it will be cool to see the C-17 flying this year. Having said that, I havn't actually booked anything this year  :-X  Must get around to booking some travel arrangements  :LOL
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: Merlin on June 16, 2010, 10:35:15 PM
Folks, got the following email from RIAT. I'm thinking of going for the Friday evening tour round the operational area.

Would anyone else be interested?

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 New for 2010 our extended photobus operation gives you exclusive access to the showground and operational area.
 
 On Friday 16 July two routes are available:
 11am-4pm*
 Exclusive access to the showground via an Air Tattoo open-topped photobus. Buses will travel along a dedicated bus route running parallel to the static aircraft display, starting and returning from a bus terminus at Park and View East.
 NEW 6pm-8pm*
 Take a tour North side, the 'Operational' area of the airfield, on an Air Tattoo open-topped photobus. This area is normally 'off limits' to the general public and offers a fantastic opportunity to photograph the aircraft taking part in this year's flying display.
 
 * Approximate journey time will be 30 minutes. Entry to Park and View is not included and customers will require either a park and view admission ticket or a FRIAT Mach 3 membership.
 
 Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 July
 8am-10am and 6pm-8pm
 The special north side tour is again available over the weekend of the show, starting and returning from bus stop 1, located to the rear of the concert stage. Entry to the Air Tattoo is not included and an admission ticket is required.
 
 All tickets priced at £4 per passenger per journey are available to purchase in advance online (http://www.niaviation.co.uk/%3Ca%20href=http://www.airtattooshop.com/shop/Airshow_Tickets%3Eonline%3C/a%3E) or by calling Customer Services on FREEPHONE 0800 297 1940. There is no booking fee or postages charges payable.
 
 Subject to availability tickets may be purchased on the day. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: Hammerhead on June 25, 2010, 07:00:36 PM
Latest a additions to RIAT.......

RAF
Dominie T1- 55 (R)   Squadron (s)
Griffin HT1- 60 (R) Squadron (s)

Royal Navy
Harrier GR9 (x2)- 800   NAS (s)

US Air Mobility Command
KC-10A-   78 ARS (s)

Belgian Air   Component
Falcon 20E- 15 Wing (v)

Italian Air Force
Falcon 900EX- 91   Gruppo, 31 Stormo (v)

NATO
E-3A   AWACS- AEW&C Force (s) ;D

Royal   Netherlands Air Force
F-16AM MLU (x2)- 312 Squadron (s)

Civilian
Spitfire FSM (X2)- Lytham   Spitfire Display Team (s)
B200 King Air- PTL Luftfahrt GmbH (sp)
Maule   235- VoWHGC (f)
Sukhoi Superjet 100- Sukhoi Aviation Company (f)  ;D
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: Hammerhead on July 05, 2010, 07:28:30 PM
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The F-22A Aerial Demonstration Team will be arriving at RAF Fairford on   the morning of Thursday 15 July in preparation for the Air Tattoo   and Major Dave 'Zeke' Skalickywill be performing the   rehearsal of his display on the same day
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/Newsroom/news/AIR_TATTOO_QUESTION_TIME_WITH_RAPTOR_PILOT (http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/Newsroom/news/AIR_TATTOO_QUESTION_TIME_WITH_RAPTOR_PILOT)
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: Merlin on July 06, 2010, 04:11:40 PM
Just got word that the Vulcan has been added to the line-up  ;D ;D
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: Paultojo on July 06, 2010, 06:49:10 PM
Very impressive at Waddington at the weekend
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: casper on July 06, 2010, 07:41:40 PM
Could my grin get any bigger?

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Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: Paultojo on July 06, 2010, 09:54:35 PM
Just to set the mood for 10 days time, not very often I just watch a display but I did for the big tin triangle


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Paul
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: casper on July 10, 2010, 08:52:32 PM
Just clearing the cards for my camera. Have 37gigs worth, enough for around 4000 photos - hope that's enough :)
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: Paultojo on July 10, 2010, 10:02:57 PM
42 gig and a laptop! for me  ;)



Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: Merlin on July 10, 2010, 11:26:55 PM
32GB and a laptop as well.

Guys, I know it was mentioned during the Baldonnel trip but are you still agreeable to meeting up at Fairford on Friday?

If so how best do you want to coordinate it?

Exchange mobile numbers or agree time and place?
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: casper on July 11, 2010, 06:53:47 PM
And to make matters even better my son just took his first steps today so that's something I wont miss when I'm away :) :)
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: Paultojo on July 12, 2010, 07:06:20 PM
F-22 are in UK airspace as Mazda 81 Flt of 3 they are going to Aberporth Range then in to Lakenheath
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: Merlin on July 12, 2010, 07:39:20 PM
Here's hoping the weather picks up this week because the current 7-day forecast does not look promising; lots of cloud, some rain on Friday and little sun.

Always the same, weather is great when you're stuck in work and disappears as soon as you go on holiday  :(
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: Hammerhead on July 12, 2010, 08:49:52 PM
I wouldnt put much faith in long range forecasts, they change every day and there isnt much we can do about it anyway.

Just be prepared for everything from a monsoon to a heatwave and everything will be fine.... ;D
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: Merlin on July 19, 2010, 08:05:52 PM
While I don't want to steal Casper or Hammerhead's thunder by posting pics before them  ;) I will say that, for me, RIAT 2010 was excellent. Took over 2000 pics over the 3 days, however Saturday was by far the best day weatherwise.

Next stop Farnborough on Friday.

Duffman rules  ;D ;D
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: casper on July 20, 2010, 06:34:20 AM
Jez Dec you're not stealling anyones thunder, post away. Looking forward to seeing them :) PS just start a new thread :)
Title: Re: RIAT 2010
Post by: casper on July 28, 2010, 03:17:54 PM
Reading elsewhere that two people actually died at this years show - all natural causes :(