Originally Posted by
Treble one
The Royal bit came from the late King Hussein of Jordan I believe? That means that the Royal Jordanian Falcons (In their Extra 300's?) get invited each year.
They are not the most thrilling of display teams, but I wouldn't go as far as to say it started a downhill spiral for the show....
RIAT went downhill when it ceased to become a show run by volunteers and enthusiasts which donated profits to the RAFBF and was effectively 'taken over' first by the RAFBF and latterly the RAF/MoD/BAE.