[Misc] RIAT 2022 - Official Thread

[Frutos]

I'm sure that, as usual, I won't be the only NSC'er attending this one, especially after the enforced absence of the show in the last couple of years. The themes for this year are the 75th Anniversary of the USAF and "Training The Next Generation Air Force". The lineup is coming together nicely, so far we have:

- Austrian Air Force QRA Role Demo (2x Typhoons, 1x Herc)
- Belgian Air Component F-16 Fighting Falcon Solo Display
- Royal Danish Air Force Baby Blue Display Team (6x SAAB T-17 Supporter)
- Finnish Air Force Hawk Solo Display
- German Army NH90 Helicopter Display
- Slovenian Air Force PC9M Display
- Spanish Air Force FA-18 Super Hornet Solo Display
- Swedish Air Force JAS-39 Gripen Solo Display
- Swedish Air Force SAAB SK.60 Solo Display
- Swiss Air Force FA-18 Super Hornet Solo Display
- Swiss Air Force PC-7 Display Team (9x Pilatus PC-7)

Obviously some of the big hitters are still to come, hoping for a strong USAF presence given the them (circumstances permitting), the optimist in me would love a B-1, B-2 and A-10, but we'll see - sadly it looks like the Thunderbirds are booked up elsewhere that weekend.

The Red Arrows have published their display schedule for the year and they will, of course, be there. I read that the organisers are trying to put together some unique formation stuff like the Reds did with the PdF in 2019, so will be interesting to see what comes of that.

 

[AmexRuislip]

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[swindonseagull]

I'm sure that, as usual, I won't be the only NSC'er attending this one, especially after the enforced absence of the show in the last couple of years. The themes for this year are the 75th Anniversary of the USAF and "Training The Next Generation Air Force". The lineup is coming together nicely, so far we have:

- Austrian Air Force QRA Role Demo (2x Typhoons, 1x Herc)
- Belgian Air Component F-16 Fighting Falcon Solo Display
- Royal Danish Air Force Baby Blue Display Team (6x SAAB T-17 Supporter)
- Finnish Air Force Hawk Solo Display
- German Army NH90 Helicopter Display
- Slovenian Air Force PC9M Display
- Spanish Air Force FA-18 Super Hornet Solo Display
- Swedish Air Force JAS-39 Gripen Solo Display
- Swedish Air Force SAAB SK.60 Solo Display
- Swiss Air Force FA-18 Super Hornet Solo Display
- Swiss Air Force PC-7 Display Team (9x Pilatus PC-7)

Obviously some of the big hitters are still to come, hoping for a strong USAF presence given the them (circumstances permitting), the optimist in me would love a B-1, B-2 and A-10, but we'll see - sadly it looks like the Thunderbirds are booked up elsewhere that weekend.

The Red Arrows have published their display schedule for the year and they will, of course, be there. I read that the organisers are trying to put together some unique formation stuff like the Reds did with the PdF in 2019, so will be interesting to see what comes of that.

I will be there camping for the week @ Tottedown.....nipped down on Sunday and had a peep at the 4 B52's that are deployed ATM

 

[AmexRuislip]

I'm sure that, as usual, I won't be the only NSC'er attending this one, especially after the enforced absence of the show in the last couple of years. The themes for this year are the 75th Anniversary of the USAF and "Training The Next Generation Air Force". The lineup is coming together nicely, so far we have:

- Austrian Air Force QRA Role Demo (2x Typhoons, 1x Herc)
- Belgian Air Component F-16 Fighting Falcon Solo Display
- Royal Danish Air Force Baby Blue Display Team (6x SAAB T-17 Supporter)
- Finnish Air Force Hawk Solo Display
- German Army NH90 Helicopter Display
- Slovenian Air Force PC9M Display
- Spanish Air Force FA-18 Super Hornet Solo Display
- Swedish Air Force JAS-39 Gripen Solo Display
- Swedish Air Force SAAB SK.60 Solo Display
- Swiss Air Force FA-18 Super Hornet Solo Display
- Swiss Air Force PC-7 Display Team (9x Pilatus PC-7)

Obviously some of the big hitters are still to come, hoping for a strong USAF presence given the them (circumstances permitting), the optimist in me would love a B-1, B-2 and A-10, but we'll see - sadly it looks like the Thunderbirds are booked up elsewhere that weekend.

The Red Arrows have published their display schedule for the year and they will, of course, be there. I read that the organisers are trying to put together some unique formation stuff like the Reds did with the PdF in 2019, so will be interesting to see what comes of that.

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Fancy this

 

[swindonseagull]

More updates here

https://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/aircraft/confirmed-aircraft

More interestingly the Republic of Korea Air Force Black Eagles are posting on their website as ' European Tour July 2022' RIAT is not confirmed for them but Airshow message boards are getting excited.

 

[Frutos]

More updates here

https://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/aircraft/confirmed-aircraft

More interestingly the Republic of Korea Air Force Black Eagles are posting on their website as ' European Tour July 2022' RIAT is not confirmed for them but Airshow message boards are getting excited.

I've seen some very impressive vids of the Black Eagles - they'd be a great addition.

 

[swindonseagull]

I've seen some very impressive vids of the Black Eagles - they'd be a great addition.

Last in the UK in 2012..

 

[swindonseagull]

Black Eagles seem to be confirmed in the Korean Press

https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20220516001900325

Great news

 

[Frutos]

Black Eagles seem to be confirmed in the Korean Press

https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20220516001900325

Great news

Great news indeed, this quote stands out:

"A joint flight with its British counterpart, the Red Arrows, has also been arranged to highlight the two countries' friendship, the Air Force said."

The Frecce Tricolori and the US A-10 Display Team have also self-confirmed, so it's all shaping up nicely.

Looking forward to the Czech Mi-24 display as well, not seen one of those before.

 

[Hampden Park]

WAFU's

 

[AmexRuislip]

WAFU's

Isn't that an alternative for a bedwetter

 

[AmexRuislip]

Last in the UK in 2012..

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I take it you're back from Cape Fear

 

[swindonseagull]

Duplicate post

 

[swindonseagull]

Nope still here

 

[swindonseagull]

Great news indeed, this quote stands out:

"A joint flight with its British counterpart, the Red Arrows, has also been arranged to highlight the two countries' friendship, the Air Force said."

The Frecce Tricolori and the US A-10 Display Team have also self-confirmed, so it's all shaping up nicely.

Looking forward to the Czech Mi-24 display as well, not seen one of those before.

The A10 / US Heritage flight has disappeared from the schedule

 

[Hampden Park]

Isn't that an alternative for a bedwetter

Tread carefully Amex, you will upset the resident Woo's (when they eventually get out of their pits)

 

[Frutos]

According to the Swedish Air Force Historical Flight website, they are attending with a Lansen, Draken and Viggen.

https://swafhf.com/aktuellt/flygupp...lbdGpHFXnt7LW80XNdjzI9snt9BBuRFtOkHCdKpl_a0SM

 

[swindonseagull]

According to the Swedish Air Force Historical Flight website, they are attending with a Lansen, Draken and Viggen.

https://swafhf.com/aktuellt/flygupp...lbdGpHFXnt7LW80XNdjzI9snt9BBuRFtOkHCdKpl_a0SM

Probably only static as ATM the Swedes only let them disply over water......but fingers crossed.

 

[Frutos]

Black Eagles now confirmed by RIAT.

 

[Frutos]

Frecce Tricolori, C-27, F-2000 (Typhoon) and T-346 confirmed today, along with info that they are planning to extend the duration of the flying display due to the number of participants.

Hope the Spartan still has the aileron roll in its display - I've only seen it in YT vids but it looks impressive!