Royal International Air Tattoo 2025 General Discussion Thread

[bizfreeq]

https://theaviationist.com/2025/05/21/u ... akenheath/

And the crucial bits are at the end of the article.....

''Gen. Allvin did not provide a timeline for the return of the 48th FW’s F-15Es stateside. However, with both the F-35 squadrons becoming fully operational by the end of 2025, the withdrawal of the F-15E might start as early as next year, if the service decides to go ahead with the plan.''

[Nighthawke]

The last sentence of that article is important "...if the service decides to go ahead with the plan."

This has also been debated elsewhere on thus forum but I cannot recall where, but it did cast doubt on an imminent withdrawal if at all.

[Pauld339]

Better to read the actual testimony itself, whilst being aware of which senator he was talking to at the time. There’s plenty of doubt still.

[rgml]

Every days a school day!

[nashwa]

Don’t forget guys Mildenhall will be closed by 2020

[Unknown74]

No that was under Obama and Biden, Trumpy saved Mildenhall remember...........

[nashwa]

I’m well aware, I’m just pointing out that people shouldn’t take these American “plans” at face value, basically I don’t think there’s a need to stress about F-15s leaving lakenheath anytime soon.

[Supra]

Certainly the return of the 48th FW’s F-15Es stateside is an invalid explanation for not attending RIAT imo.
As per the consensus above, neither the idea of a no-show at RIAT or redeployment to CONUS is anywhere near a done deal yet!