Royal International Air Tattoo 2013

[Mike]

Really pleased with flying gripen:)how about they get a fly past from the old girl herself(vc10)now that would be brill

Just thank your lucky stars that the A330 Voyager programme is running late, if it wasn't for that then there'd be no VC-10 at RIAT this year.

[GVLCN]

A few more decent updates like this is what we need, then it'll be a good show.

[bizfreeq]

Just announced...Red Bull Corsair and P-38 Lightning

[Dunk]

RED Bull pair are a cracking addition to the flying display - never seen those 2 aircraft before.

[bizfreeq]

Saw them both a couple of years ago at Legends,fantastic especially the P-38

[beefsteak]

It was a great display at legends. I just hope it goes a bit smother for the pilot this time !!

[Skywatcher]

is this flying addition to the display with the p38 and coaurse ?soory I think that's how you spell it ??greta addition if it is

[Skywatcher]

thanks for that,very good thanks for correcting me on my spelling can't wait to see them:)

[Gary]

Todays update 09/05/2013

We revealed late last Friday that Red Bull would be sending us two flying participants in July. A lot of positive feedback was received thanks to the addition of their P-38L Lightning and F4U-4 Corsair.

In addition to the huge support from military organisations around the world, we are fortunate to receive many interesting aircraft from civilian owners, including this weeks announcements of a static Alenia C-27J Spartan, and a static Beech G18S which has appeared in Hollywood movies.

Civilian
Alenia C-27J Spartan (s)
Beech 18 - Carlo Ferrari (s)

Italian Air Force
EF2000 x2 (s)

Switzerland
Beech 1900d (s)

Army Air Corps
Britten Norman Islander/Defender (s)

RAF
Hawk T2 x2 (s)
Eurocopter Squirrel HT1 (s)

Royal Navy
Westland Lynx (s)

[youth]

So we have Italian EF2000 flying an static

[Skywatcher]

that's not a bad update !im really looking forward to seeing how the Italian EF-2000 compares to our jets !and the p-38 should be ace never seen it befor only ever herd about its stories form WW2 should be good

[Al dunn]

The RAF has confirmed that it will fly a special commemorative flypast of a Battle of Britain Memorial Lancaster and a Tornado GR4 to mark the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters Raid.

We are still awaiting official confirmation from the French Air Force concerning the aircraft it is proposing to send to this summer's Air Tattoo. We will let you know when we receive any information.

We are aware of information online suggestion the Hungarian Air Force is planning to send its solo Gripen display to the Air Tattoo this summer. We are currently seeking official confirmation. Once we receive it we shall let you know,

The RAF has confirmed that a TriStar and a C-17 Globemaster III will perform a flypast as part of the Air Tattoo flying display this summer. A second RAF C-17 has been confirmed for the static park.

We have received news from the RNLAF that, regrettably the Chinook scheduled to be parked on static display has had to cancel. No reason has been given.

Each year it is our ambition to ensure, where ever possible, that the flying display for both public days is the same. However, situations do arise, very occasionally, when display acts tell us they can only perform on one day because of other commitments.

Similar situations may arise when planning some of the Air Tattoo's trademark unique flypasts when operational constraints might only enable us to organise a once-only set piece.

Whilst we recognise that some visitors may be disappointed it is our view that one day is better than no days. The Air Tattoo is grateful to all participants for taking part in the Air Tattoo and, on the rare occasions they can only perform a single display, it is our view that visitors would prefer we agreed to one display/flypast rather than none.

In planning July's airshow, we are aware that there may be one or two potential 'acts' in the flying display that can each only perform on one day. In this situation, we shall be working to ensure, as best we can, that they are evenly spread across the two days.

[Al dunn]

Airbus A330 Voyager TBC Tanker
Beech King Air B200 45 (Reserve) Sqn Military Trainer
Boeing C-17A Globemaster III 99 Sqn Transport
Boeing C-17A Globemaster III 99 Sqn Transport

Boeing Chinook TBC Helicopter
GR4 Tornado 617 Sqn Fighter Aircraft
GR4 Tornado 617 Sqn Fighter Aircraft
Grob 115E Tutor TBC Basic Trainer
Lockheed L-1011 TriStar 216 Sqn Transport

[POL]

Not really a fan of having the same types displaying twice (F-16, Typhoon, Gripen)

You must have been really bored of the F-16-fest a few years back, then

[Gary]

Nice update, looking forward to seeing the Polish Mig again

The RAF typhoon squadron meet would be damn cool Mark one up in 1435 flight livery to complete the set I say would be great if they could have some different weapons fits.

[Skywatcher]

great to see the polish migs again wonder if they will be in a special paint scheme for the displays??i hope so anyway can't wait

[POL]

I thought one of them was specially marked? Unless you're asking about a scheme that 100% covers the aircraft, a-la Dutch F-16?

[iain s]

great to see the polish migs again wonder if they will be in a special paint scheme for the displays??i hope so anyway can't wait

They weren't last year so i don't see why the would be this year

Both migs last year were special marked.

[beefsteak]

I'm sorry to appear argumentative, but a special painting of four famous WW2 Polish fighter pilots classes as a 'special' paint scheme in my books. It's not what is on every other Mig in the Polish airforce thus making it 'special paint scheme'

[perky]

At the end of the day guys - MIG 29 !!!! where else will that happen in the UK this year ? Personally i'm not bothered if it turns up all white - i wont see another anywhere else (unless Waddo pull something special out of the hat)