I was only there Friday, and despite some fairly grotty weather first thing it was a good enough day for a warm-up. And no probs getting in - thanks entirely to Gulfstream's GV!
Policing was suitably visible of Friday, although not sure of the need for so many armed people around Rivet Joint, U-2 etc.
£7 seemed a lot for the programme (given that it was full of ads), so I'm glad I didn't have to pay for one. All in a good cause, I suppose.
The highlight for me was watching the pair of RN Lynx do some mad flying - never seen anything like it, so full marks to the crews involved. The AirTanker A330 also did a fine flyby with two German Tornados on Friday, which I know surprised a few people...
Whatever its limitations, RIAT still beats dour trade shows like Farnborough and Paris hands down, and I'll be back next year.
