It was a very good family day out, with a pretty impressive flying display that was only marginally compromised by typical English "Summer" weather!
Static was noticeably thinner that even recent years with, in my view, a pitiful contribution from the RAF, i.e. no C130, VC10, Tristar, E3D, Sentinel, just a single Typhoon on static. No doubting that the contribution was reflective of the times we live in, both in terms of op commitments and cutbacks, but sad to see nevertheless.
Likewise the US commitment was smaller than I can ever remember for an AirTattoo.
Inevitably it's increasingly a mix between trade/warbird/mil as opposed to the once famous "greatest military show on earth".
Still enjoyed three action packed days and will likely be back next year for more.