Royal International Air Tattoo 2016 Discussion Thread

[womas]

Anyone any experience with the bus shuttle service from the Cheltenham racetracks? Do they run regular on fixed times? Do I need to make bookings? (yes, I already purchased the tickets)

[Thor]

just concerned as the last time we had a very wet june july was even worse .

No matter how much you fret, you can't influence the weather - it's like the lottery, you buy your ticket in advance hoping for the best possible outcome, but you get what you get on the day. Since the year that RIAT was cancelled due to the excessive rain, a lot of lessons have been learned by the organisation and a lot of changes have been made - one of the major ones is the relocation of the red car parking back on base.

[luke28]

Anyone any experience with the bus shuttle service from the Cheltenham racetracks? Do they run regular on fixed times? Do I need to make bookings? (yes, I already purchased the tickets)

I think this is the first year its ran from Cheltenham mate, I've caught it from Swindon the last four years and to be fair its an excellent and efficient service.
You don't need to make a booking, just turn up and pay on the bus, you get put on a seperate route to the cars aswell so you are'nt stuck in any of the traffic.

[womas]

Okay, thanks Luke28. I got no answer from the RIAT on my questions therefore I asked it here on this board. On the website it mentions departing at 6, 7 and 8 in the morning, hope there will be plenty of busses then because I wouldn't like to wait another hour if ones full.

[luke28]

The only advice i can give is get there as early as your circumstances allow. Last 3 years I've caught the eaeliest train possible from Birmingham, which in turn gets to Swindon at 8am and each year I have walked straight on the shuttle with no more than a 10 minute wait. I'd be shocked if it was just one bus leaving at 6, 7 and 8 though from Cheltenham.

[Rory]

Anyone know of any campsites left that still have availability, AND have an ok view of the show? I understand all the campsites with best views sold out long ago.

[starfighter]

There are two types of people never to trust .
M Ps and weather/forecasters , do the trusted seaweed trick,
more accurate and less frustrating .

Steve.

[MRTT]

Just received via email

Reds Arrows, F-35B and RAF Typhoons in Special Flypast


We are delighted to announce that visitors to the Air Tattoo will be treated to a show stopping joint flypast featuring the F-35B, two RAF Typhoons and the legendary aerobatic display team, the Red Arrows. This unique flypast will take place on all three days of the airshow.


The two fast jets in the display; F-35B and Typhoon, represent the fast jet component of the UK's future air defence capability. Combined with the world famous Red Arrows this gives visitors the opportunity to capture the perfect Air Tattoo photographic moment.


Special and unique flypasts are a hallmark of the Air Tattoo and one of reasons why we are the world's greatest military airshow! Over the past few years the Red Arrows have flown with Vulcan XH558, BA A380 and the A400M

Cheers, Rog.

Oh wow!

[welshandy]

Just received via email

Reds Arrows, F-35B and RAF Typhoons in Special Flypast


We are delighted to announce that visitors to the Air Tattoo will be treated to a show stopping joint flypast featuring the F-35B, two RAF Typhoons and the legendary aerobatic display team, the Red Arrows. This unique flypast will take place on all three days of the airshow.


The two fast jets in the display; F-35B and Typhoon, represent the fast jet component of the UK's future air defence capability. Combined with the world famous Red Arrows this gives visitors the opportunity to capture the perfect Air Tattoo photographic moment.


Special and unique flypasts are a hallmark of the Air Tattoo and one of reasons why we are the world's greatest military airshow! Over the past few years the Red Arrows have flown with Vulcan XH558, BA A380 and the A400M

Cheers, Rog.

Oh wow!

I'll second that with a

[peasus911]

Can I throw my WOW in as well, excellent news.

[Voodoo1]

Wonder how many smiles there were when that email dropped into their inboxes!
That is going to be one special flypast!

Hopefully we'll get another smiley day with tomorrow's update!

I think a few more big statics please! Flying seems covered except if it's rare or exotic.

(Still got my fingers crossed for Israeli jets on static and some great Asian metal!)

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[Trenchard]

Its American, big, grey and pointy, has swept wings, and a better soundtrack than Glastonbury!

Dumbo??

[stupot27]

Donald trump

[Al dunn]

LATEST UPDATE: 23/06/16
The US Navy makes a return appearance with the F/A-18 Super Hornet in the flying display and a P-8 Poseidon in the static aircraft line up.

Poland's Navy will bring an Antonov AN-28B1R Bryza to the static display.

The Royal Australian Air Force makes a return after 10 years with a KC-30A tanker/transport.

QinetiQ supplies an Agusta A109E and Alpha Jet for the static display.

We can now confirm that P-51D 'Miss Helen' will be taking to the skies as part of the F-22 / F-35A Heritage Flypast.

French Aerobatic champion Aude Lemordant will display her Extra 330SC. Breitling Wingwalkers return with a three-ship formation display and a single aircraft in the static line-up.

No. 72 Squadon, RAF, will provide a Shorts Tucano for the static display line up.

Cancellations
Belgian Air Component
L-21B Super Cub Military Gliding Centre Glider Tug
German Air Force
A310MRTT FBS BMVg Tanker - Transport
Hungarian Air Force
Antonov AN-26 59 Wing/3 Sqn 'Teve' Transport
JAS-39C/D Gripen 59 Wing/1 Sqn 'Puma' Fighter
Italian Air Force
HH-101A Caesar Reparto Sperimentale Volo Helicopter
Royal Netherlands Air Force
C-130H Hercules 336 Sqn Transport
KDC-10 334 Sqn Transport
Royal Air Force
Lancaster BBMF Heavy Bomber
Slovak Air Force
L410 Turbolet Transport Squadron Light Transport
MiG-29AS 1. Bojova Letka Fighter

[Gary]

A few cancellations

Hungarian Air Force
Antonov AN-26 59 Wing/3 Sqn 'Teve' Transport
JAS-39C/D Gripen 59 Wing/1 Sqn 'Puma' Fighter

Royal Air Force
Lancaster BBMF Heavy Bomber

Royal Netherlands Air Force
KDC-10 334 Sqn Transport

Slovak Air Force
L410 Turbolet Transport Squadron Light Transport
MiG-29AS 1. Bojova Letka Fighter
MiG-29AS/UBS 1. Bojova Letka Fighter

[seven]

Ouch, that stung..

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[karlbutler]

The RIAT site also shows the Israeli "possible" as now in the declined countries :-(

[SallyBjnr]

Certainly an update of 2 halves..seen the additions and was like

Then seen the cancellations and was like . Really wanted to see the Slovakian Mig!

[seven]

Apparently the Spanish have added a Tiffie for flying also. Either RIAT have been using google translate or the Spanish have taken pity on us!

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[Blackcat1]

Gutted about the Mig 29s and the Lanc!!