Royal International Air Tattoo 2024 General Discussion Thread

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Special scheme for 2024 is on the bottom of this article, it looks decent.

https://www.air-shows.org.uk/2023/12/ai ... team-2024/

Thanks Luke , Yeah it does look decent cannot wait to see it.

[Gary]

D Day Squadron have RIAT down on their proposed itinerary. Doesn’t have anymore info other than it’s on their itinerary

[AMG_1969]

I see on the USAF F22 demo schedule for 2024, the dates for RIAT are showing as TBC, please let it be, pretty please
https://www.air-shows.org.uk/2023/12/ai ... ules-2024/

Regards

Andrew

[luke28]

Elmendorf has self confirmed it on those dates.

https://www.arcticthunderopenhouse.com/schedule/

[jasonT1981]

Yeah, the F22 is at Arctic Thunder that weekend. They are at Oskosh the day after RIAT too so too big an ask to get back to the states in time for a Monday show.

[seven]

Dansk F-16 has self confirmed. Unfortunately won't be the previously brought red one as that's been WFU.

I wonder if they'll bring a spare this time....

[Supra]

After the non-display of the Dannebrog Schemed F-16 in decent weather at RIAT last Year, I didn't know that jet was scheduled for Retirement.
Thank goodness I bagged some great shots at Radom, without knowing it was my last chance!
They certainly DO need to bring a spare jet & hopefully add some special paint for the F-16 gathering?

[seven]

TBF, the whole fleet is due for disposal soon. Last reported as wanted by the Argies. Shame as they'd be put to better use elsewhere.

[Red-Eye-Knight]

So with one of the themes for this year's show being 50th anniversary of the F-16 I wonder if SoloTurk will make an appearance? And maybe the Turkish Stars will tag along after having to sadly cancel last year due to the earthquake?

Does anyone know if the British Army Apache demo team are back for this year?

[jasonT1981]

SoloTurk and the Turkish Stars would be great. Not seen SoloTurk since 2017.

Not sure on Apache, they were working on conversion to the new type last year, hopefully we will see its return this year. A very much missed display.

[jasonT1981]

HAAF Self confirm (I assume static) that their Beaver and Scout will attend RIAT 2024

https://haaf.uk/events/

[Gary]

Latest email saying weekly updates will start in the next few weeks

Starting in the next few weeks, we will be starting back up with the much anticipated

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Cheltenham Park and Ride for Saturday sold out!

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[Gary]

Latest email from DBH has a reminder that super early bird tickets ends at midnight next Wednesday (31/1)

[tm74sqn]

Many thanks

[smudger]

Just purchased grandstand tickets for the Sunday. First time for me going in an enclosure. Any tips?

Cheers sam

[jasonT1981]

Grandstand is good. I usually do it Friday and Saturday. No big queues for toilets or food/drink. Elevated view of runway which is good for photos. If you have any big baggage just leave it in the left luggage rather than taking it into the stand with you and having to move it every time someone wants past you.

[smudger]

I was going to do FRIAT but couldn’t persuade my dad to do all 6 days. So doing Sunday and Monday for departures

[Red-Eye-Knight]

That's a pity you cannot do FRIAT with your Dad as you both would have loved it but still Sunday showday and Departures will be awesome if the weather plays nice.

Best tip I can give for grandstand is don't get up out your seat when something is flying as people will moan about you being in the way of them trying to take photos.

[Gary]

Today’s email says weekly update will being next week 8/2

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Thanks for heads up Gary excellent news