Caper at RIAT 2022

[capercaillie]

Well, the weather has been mostly good up to now, Friday afternoon could have done with an hour of sunshine at the right time though!

Some highlights up to now.
rbaf c130 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

roaf c295 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

be2 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

be1 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

48fw f15e by Paul Downes, on Flickr

amxt by Paul Downes, on Flickr

baf 350 f16 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

fbs a340 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

irish pc12 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

mb339 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

Bombing1
red and black by Paul Downes, on Flickr

steinhoff ef2000 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

a-4n by Paul Downes, on Flickr

Bombing 2
p8 and reds by Paul Downes, on Flickr

727 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

rnlaf f16 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

Who would have thought..........
e4b by Paul Downes, on Flickr

....and thoughtfully placed
e4b static by Paul Downes, on Flickr

kc390 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

tb30 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

Showtime
ef18 1 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

ef18 2 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

huaf mi24 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

haf f16 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

beluga xl by Paul Downes, on Flickr

Bombing 3
vespina and reds by Paul Downes, on Flickr

nh90 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

finn hawk by Paul Downes, on Flickr

austrian ef2000 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

czaf mi24 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

czaf mi171 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

huaf gripen by Paul Downes, on Flickr

gripen fart by Paul Downes, on Flickr

czaf w3 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1 day to go.

[Mustang531]

Thanks for sharing these, some stunning shots there. I thought that there were some outstanding items there, some of which won't be around next year. The GAF A340 was an interesting exhibit, but days must be numbered as they acquire A350s. Having visited Koln airport a few times in recent years, I'd seen them both many times. But there were some rarely seen types, but some surprising ones missing. As one of the themes was training, no Belgian SF260 or Dutch PC7 for instance. But I suppose they've got to watch their spending, but it was good to see those Portuguese Epsilon's make the long journey to Fairford.

[colt41]

A very nice set of photos wish l could have been there.

[paddyboy]

Hi Paul

Simply, an awesome set there

Well done you and thanks for posting

Paddyboy

[Pune]

Great set, thanks for sharing..

[Phantomwolf]

Cracking set of images , well done.
Unable to get there this year in person, have had to do with the odd live stream and the posting of photos on this forum, which has somewhat made up for my disappointment.
I think you have captured the flavour and variety of types taking part very well.
Thanks

[capercaillie]

Cheers guys.

Just a few departures for now and a big thanks to Peter and the team for putting together so many rare birds and a top class show with matching weather. Same again please.
Just class
a4n dep by Paul Downes, on Flickr

a340 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

lansen by Paul Downes, on Flickr

viggen by Paul Downes, on Flickr

hunter by Paul Downes, on Flickr

kc390 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

c2 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

an30 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

amx-t by Paul Downes, on Flickr

1sq tiffie by Paul Downes, on Flickr

cc150 taxi by Paul Downes, on Flickr

draken2 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

and especially making this possible
e4b dep0 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

e4b dep1 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

e4b dep2 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Absolutely awesome photos!!! There was some real nice aircraft and perfect weather to get some cracking shots this year

[F3]

Excellent set containing some colourful anniversary schemes. Particularly liking the 350 Sqn. one with the Gaul's head!

[slogen51]

Very nice set

Like the Epsilons and the E-4 rotation isn't something you see every day

Well done

[Thunderbolt II]

Do like the starboard side on that AMX, shame I didn't get to catch that side. Great set of photos, thanks for posting these.

[Stratocruiser]

WOW! right on the money there mate.
Thanks for sharing such top-drawer captures

[Phantomwolf]

As per my previous post, another excellent selection of images, all of which are framed perfectly. Hard to pick a favourite.
.Are these taken in the vicinity of the FRIAT enclosure?

[capercaillie]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments.

Hi Phantomwolf, all of the Saturday shots from the EF-18 onwards and the last posted batch of departures are all from the FRIAT enclosure. We were lucky this year that the E-4B and A340 both went out on 09 departures, so were airborne for us, we were just about on the 6000 feet marker from 09, which means 4000 feet from 27 end, the E-4 would still be trundling past on the deck.

Just a shame the new hangars are interfering with some low level departures from the enclosure this year, I can't see them swapping us for the public grandstand, as we are so conveniently placed to get in and out on Monday departures from blue gate.

[Phantomwolf]

Thanks for clarifying your shooting position.
Only taken shots from the FRIAT grandstand on one occasion , many moons ago(pre digital, using the good old Kodachrome 64) and found it quite difficult panning in close proximity to other photographers as well as quite a bit of movement on there causing camera shake. That's my excuse for my efforts anway.
Any chance of some static shots?

[capercaillie]

Final batch of mish mash with a few statics thrown in
a4tuck by Paul Downes, on Flickr

F-2000B Typhoon CS-X 55274 for Kuwait Air Force Leonardo by Paul Downes, on Flickr

RJ100 G-ETPL ETPS/QinetiQ Boscombe Down by Paul Downes, on Flickr

dream viper by Paul Downes, on Flickr

12sq tiffie by Paul Downes, on Flickr

a340 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

cl13 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

finn hawk by Paul Downes, on Flickr

ln f35 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

pc9 slov by Paul Downes, on Flickr

xt to by Paul Downes, on Flickr

be12 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

ef18 tiger by Paul Downes, on Flickr

g-osra by Paul Downes, on Flickr

gripen tiger by Paul Downes, on Flickr

zk028 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

j32d by Paul Downes, on Flickr

f16 350 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

f15dep by Paul Downes, on Flickr

u2 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

c21 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

zb132 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

nl nh90 by Paul Downes, on Flickr

t415 fline by Paul Downes, on Flickr

ef18b by Paul Downes, on Flickr

[Marauder]

great shots

[raptor9]

Nice. I know it's civilian, but I liked the 727 shot. Out of interest, it was the last 727 built.

[Phantomwolf]

Thanks for posting some shots of aircraft in the static.
Another top notch selection of shots- hard to pick a favourite..
I would be dead chuffed if I had come away from the show with such a great batch of subjects, some of which will not grace our shores very much longer.
Thanks again for your posts.