Royal International Air Tattoo 2019 Discussion Thread

[Zonan]

Great to see a B-52 on the line

[raptor76]

30 May 2019
Today we can confirm a diverse mix of static aircraft! The USAF will be sending a B-52H and KC-135, whilst the Royal Air Force have confirmed a Voyager tanker and Hawk T.1 from RAF Leeming. Also joining will be a QinetiQ owned PC-21, operated by the Empire Test Pilot School.

Nice to have a B-52 again

lets hope it doesn't go tech this year

[reaper493]

Lets hope no issues with the B52 this year, only reason it didn't come last year was because it missed its arrival slot, and they could'nt fit it in anywhere....

[raptor76]

hungarian gripen cancelled

[wonkybob]

I hope to see the painted f-15s on static this year. Regarding the special Sunday flypast, a p-47 and f-15s together would be nice.

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Excellent B-52 on static just hope it does not cancel like last year.....what was I saying yesterday about the Hungarians

[James Cutting]

Not sure if it has been covered already, but has anyone done the "Friday Pit Access" before? I notice it is back this year, but I personally have never done it. If anyone could offer any more info, it would be appreciated!

[Red-Eye-Knight]

Not sure if it has been covered already, but has anyone done the "Friday Pit Access" before? I notice it is back this year, but I personally have never done it. If anyone could offer any more info, it would be appreciated!

I was thinking the same thing the other week James as only been to last 2 RIATs so any info on pit area would be great.

[Flightline UK]

It is a reconfiguration of the crowd-side parking areas for some of the display aircraft at the eastern end.

Last time it was available it allowed the public to get up closer to some of the National display team aircraft and the RAF flying participants that were on the southside. Obviously easier to do on the Friday with the shorter flying displays which is why it isn't able to be repeated over the weekend.

[Red-Eye-Knight]

It is a reconfiguration of the crowd-side parking areas for some of the display aircraft at the eastern end.

Last time it was available it allowed the public to get up closer to some of the National display team aircraft and the RAF flying participants that were on the southside. Obviously easier to do on the Friday with the shorter flying displays which is why it isn't able to be repeated over the weekend.

That's great thanks for the info, I take it that it's only open after the flying display is finished? Or is it open before it starts with it being the shorter display day?

[MRTT]

Opens before the flying.

[herc15]

Cracking update DBH keep them coming

[FlyingFairy]

It is a reconfiguration of the crowd-side parking areas for some of the display aircraft at the eastern end.

Last time it was available it allowed the public to get up closer to some of the National display team aircraft and the RAF flying participants that were on the southside. Obviously easier to do on the Friday with the shorter flying displays which is why it isn't able to be repeated over the weekend.

That's great thanks for the info, I take it that it's only open after the flying display is finished? Or is it open before it starts with it being the shorter display day?

I believe pit lane is open 0730 to 1000. It then closes in order to reconfigure barriers and FOD plod the area, prior to the flying display starting at 1100.

HTH

FF

[peasus911]

Which day does the B52 normally arrive. I understand it normally leaves on the Tue/Wed after the show. Will it turn up Thu or before that,

[MRTT]

Wednesday.

[Blackcat1]

Wish she would leave on the Monday like she used to use years ago.

[Campbell89]

In terms of the static line up, are you allowed entry into the aircraft? For example into the cargo bays of C-17, C-130 etc?

[Red-Eye-Knight]

In terms of the static line up, are you allowed entry into the aircraft? For example into the cargo bays of C-17, C-130 etc?

Last year was amazing the amount of aircraft you could get aboard, it just depends on the crew but the answer to your question is yes you can get aboard some aircraft, I was on the A-400, Hercules, Voyager sure I was on the Osprey and the Blackhawk and several others

[Zonan]

What's the static line like?
Is it good to photograph and how much time would it take to photograph all of them?
I only am at RIAT for 1 day, so I do hope to see the static and flying that day...

[MRTT]

Photography can vary, depending where they're parked but, usually fairly decent.

If you do it in depth, I'd say 2-3 hours.