Royal International Air Tattoo 2023 General Discussion Thread

[bizfreeq]

Do the German air force still use the A310? If so it would be good to see that.

Last one retired 15 June 2022

[red leader]

Thanks for that.

[Vulture 01]

I've been doing RIAT since 1976, and, big surprise, things have changed. But then again, so has the world.
Looking at the listings for airshows, there aren't that many now are there? So, my suggestion is to enjoy it whilst you can.

Personally, I've gradually shifted the day I go to Friday. A lot less people around and whilst you may not get all the displays you'd see on weekends, for some of us old people, we have seen them before. As mentioned earlier, bagging the arrivals is pretty good. How many of you have seen an E4 do a touch and go, followed by a tight visual circuit? Very impressive.

As with all things this is just my personal opinion: as the sage once said 'opinions are like rectums, everyone has one'. Please don't take it too seriously folks, there are many more important and urgent things in the world, especially right now.

[capercaillie]

How many of you have seen an E4 do a touch and go, followed by a tight visual circuit? Very impressive.

It didn't do a touch n go. One low gear up circuit and then landed.

Less beer this year! But yes, you're right enjoy the show while you can.

[Gary]

Swiss Air Force F-18 just posted their schedule. No RIAT so far

[jasonT1981]

They have been asked on one of the social media networks if they will do RIAT. The said they have no plans to add any UK dates for 2023.

[James Cutting]

That's a shame, usually an extremely good display.

[Discodaz]

yeah,i asked too. Gutting really as i do love the swiss f18 displays. i will just have to make do with yorknite 23

daz

[Supra]

As per usual, it's my opinion that the Spanish F-18 display trumps the Swiss variety at RIAT... but we all have favourites?

[jasonT1981]

As per usual, it's my opinion that the Spanish F-18 display trumps the Swiss variety at RIAT... but we all have favourites?

Finnish F18 demo tops them all

[Kurnass]

As per usual, it's my opinion that the Spanish F-18 display trumps the Swiss variety at RIAT... but we all have favourites?

Finnish F18 demo tops them all

Those who have seen the Finnish F18 demo will agree on that. For those who haven’t seen the Finns yet, I hope that day will come

[Discodaz]

As per usual, it's my opinion that the Spanish F-18 display trumps the Swiss variety at RIAT... but we all have favourites?

to be fair, the Spanish f18 display at RIAT22 was fantastic, also looking awesome in the tiger meet jet.

daz

[Gary]

Random request can a fellow FRIATer PM me this years password for the members area please, can't remember it For some reason the iPhone hasn't saved the password. Can't wait to back to Samsung

[Gary]

No worries found it in the invoice for this years show nothing new in the area anyway

[milaviation]

First announcement tomorrow, any predictions

i think it will be seaside display acts again

[jasonT1981]

What sea-side display acts were there in 2022?

[milaviation]

ah, I meant static aircraft such as the B17, P47 and P51

[jasonT1981]

Those fitted the theme though of the USAF 75th anniversary. They were telling the story of the USAF over the years which included those aircraft which played a big part in USAF (and USAAF) history.

[peasus911]

Lets start with a big one. why not confirm the F22 team as the opener, that would be excellent. (I can dream)

[Discodaz]

they usually come up with a good one for the first announcement to boost ticket sales.

Daz