Royal International Air Tattoo 2023 General Discussion Thread

[Gary]

This weeks update

This week we can confirm that despite a high operational tempo during July 2023, as they host the NATO Summit, Lithuania will be participating at RIAT 2023! They plan to send one of their C-27J Spartan aircraft for static display.

We're pleased to welcome Hawker Hunter Aviation back to RIAT, with one of their single seat Hunter jets coming for static display this year. The Hunter's participation at RIAT 2023 will be dedicated to Air Chief Marshal Sir Michael Knight, founder Chairman of the RAF Charitable Trust, who passed away in November. Sir Mike dedicated over thirty years to our organisation; put simply neither our Charity nor the Royal International Air Tattoo would still exist without his determination, support, inspiration and passion.

This week we've been in discussions with the US Navy who hope to send a static display aircraft, plus further discussions with both the UAE & Italy concerning their aspiration to participate this year.

Today, members of our team are attending the European Airshow Council Convention in Brussels. The aim of the EAC is to Promote Excellence and Safety in Airshows and a range of topics are planned to be discussed during the convention, held in person for the first time in 3 years due to COVID.

LITHUANIAN AIR FORCE
Leonardo C-27J Spartan Transporto Eskadrile

CIVILIAN
Hawker Hunter Mk.58 Hawker Hunter Aviation

[James Cutting]

Nothing to write home about but then again, still early days isn't it Hunter would be nice again I didn't get many shots of last year's blue white and yellow one.

US Navy could be good, guessing a P-8A Poisedon.

[airphotog19]

I assume as time goes by the number of announcements per announcement increase. Very slow start these past 3 weeks

[James Cutting]

Yes, often they do

[Discodaz]

I assume as time goes by the number of announcements per announcement increase. Very slow start these past 3 weeks

bear in mind they have started early this year so that's maybe why its slightly watered down

Daz

[Gary]

I am delighted to confirm that this year’s FRIAT Forum will take place on Friday 24th March at Air Tattoo HQ, Douglas Bader House and will be led by our Chief Executive, Paul Atherton and our Head of Air Operations, Peter Reoch.

[Plane enthuiast]

RIAT has been removed from the ACC display schedule.

[anthony martin]

Another A4skyhawk would be nice (or two )

[jasonT1981]

RIAT has been removed from the ACC display schedule.

Yes, it was in early Jan. All international dates were.

I'm guessing until fully agreed and signed off.

[Gary]

Italy also flashing as ongoing after today’s update

[reaper493]

Rafale solo display self confirmed in their social media.

[James Cutting]

Ooooh!!

[seven]

Ahhhh!

[Discodaz]

Rafale solo display self confirmed in their social media.

Cool.

Daz

[jasonT1981]

Great display, not been to RIAT since 2018 but put on a good one last year at Cosford

[Gary]

Would be good if they manage to bring a static example too

[airphotog19]

Rafale solo display self confirmed in their social media.

Good to see a Rafale returning. I felt that was the main fast jet the show was missing last year

[plmc135]

Need to remember that the Friday coincides with Bastille Day, 14th July.

[jasonT1981]

Need to remember that the Friday coincides with Bastille Day, 14th July.

Ooooh, Friday afternoon arrival?

[Kurnass]

Need to remember that the Friday coincides with Bastille Day, 14th July.

The Rafale demo team (solo & spare) don’t have to be at the Bastille day. Usually just the operational squadrons & Patrouille de France perform the fly over. So arrival could be earlier than Friday