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Just had a quick look at the current RAF equipment listed for this years RIAT.
http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/Aircraft/participation/UK-Military
Probably all we'll have left.
http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/Aircraft/participation/UK-Military
Probably all we'll have left.
I am mildly surprised that the Centenary of US Naval Aviation weren't included in the themes of RIAT 11, considering a E-6 Mercury and P-3 and at times KC-130, over the years.
That will be a short show then
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Well all you miserable old buggers, and at 70 I am older than most of you, even with the diabolical British weather, the airshow was once again a success and a triumph of good organisation. The RAF was there in good numbers contrary to you miserable lot and 138000 people enjoyed the show.
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Well all you miserable old buggers, and at 70 I am older than most of you, even with the diabolical British weather, the airshow was once again a success and a triumph of good organisation. The RAF was there in good numbers contrary to you miserable lot and 138000 people enjoyed the show.
We had an absolutely marvellous time and knowing what was going on behind the scenes by listening to my scanner radio, hats off and a huge thank you to all those that made it happen.
It is great to see that the “can do” attitude still exists, despite some of the negative, half glass empty trash that is posted on this forum.
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And the brave chocolate makers of Belgium will be there in force as they nothing else to do in contributing to world events.
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My wife and I, along with our 2 children enjoyed the show. Now you just have to ask 137,996 others.
Start of the show for me was the Spartan display, closely followed by the A-10 and the tonka role demo. The chinny was excellent as well, but a little too far from us.
Start of the show for me was the Spartan display, closely followed by the A-10 and the tonka role demo. The chinny was excellent as well, but a little too far from us.
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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.
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.
I must have been dreaming last Saturday
Andrewn,
I think you'll find there were a few more aircraft around than the single Typhoon.
I shot 16+ RAF machines in the static park, not including the Tutors, Spacie gliders and the two Hunters with ZZ serials......
Thanks from Mrs w and I to all who organised and ran the show. OK, we had to sit under an umbrella for a couple of hours. What came in the afternoon and the line up we saw was worth it!
I think you'll find there were a few more aircraft around than the single Typhoon.
I shot 16+ RAF machines in the static park, not including the Tutors, Spacie gliders and the two Hunters with ZZ serials......
Thanks from Mrs w and I to all who organised and ran the show. OK, we had to sit under an umbrella for a couple of hours. What came in the afternoon and the line up we saw was worth it!
