Royal International Air Tattoo 2013

[bobthehandyman]

Looks like just 3 C-130's on the deck and not a single KC-135 in any configuration at all, when was the last RIAT with no 135 presence?

[Mike]

not a single KC-135 in any configuration at all, when was the last RIAT with no 135 presence?

When the show was at North Weald I think !!

[Richard B]

Should be 2 may be 3 weekly updates, then they will start adding aircraft when they have confirmation.

Without wanting to jinx anything I am surprised by the lack of cancellations so far

About right with cancellations being about all you will get, as normal you tend to start getting the drop outs in the 2-3 weeks run up to the show.
Waddo as just started to see the cancellations start.

[eagle driver]

Is there actually anything worth getting out of bed for,that has confirmed for fairford or is this going to be one of those years to just dont bother .

[POL]

Is there actually anything worth getting out of bed for,that has confirmed for fairford or is this going to be one of those years to just dont bother .

That is entirely up to you - and not us - to decide

[bobthehandyman]

Not missed many shows over the past 28 years, but have decided to give this a miss, not having a pop at the RIAT as I said before they do a great job in difficult times, but monies tight and just not enough fast jet action or heavy metal to warrant the spend.

Hope all those that go have a great time, and the RIAT raise some decent funds, of course fingers crossed for good weather..

[stealth1234]

If you wouldn't get out of bed to see even just the Vulcan alone then you my friend are NOT an Inthusiast !

[POL]

If you wouldn't get out of bed to see even just the Vulcan alone then you my friend are NOT an Inthusiast !

darn hell, it seems I'm not an enthusiast! I couldn't get a **** about the Vulcan! It's a plane, get over it ffs!

[iain s]

If you wouldn't get out of bed to see even just the Vulcan alone then you my friend are NOT an Inthusiast !

darn hell, it seems I'm not an enthusiast! I couldn't get a **** about the Vulcan! It's a plane, get over it ffs!

Best reply for years on here!

[GARYKING]

If you wouldn't get out of bed to see even just the Vulcan alone then you my friend are NOT an Inthusiast !

darn hell, it seems I'm not an enthusiast! I couldn't get a **** about the Vulcan! It's a plane, get over it ffs!

Best reply for years on here!

O dear............ It appears I'm not an Enthusiast either, Wonder what it is I've been doing the last 30 years???

Can some one inform Collins they have new to ammend the dictionary and add a line for Aviation Enthusiast

Aviation enthusiast: An Aviation enthusiast is a person who is very interested in the Vulcan, and who spends a lot of time on it, nothing else only the Vulcan.

What a great start to the day, made me realise you can't drink coffee and laugh at the same time......... I hope RIAT have a good update for the non-enthusiats today.

[RJ79]

So when XH558 first flew a few years back and I was interested I'm guessing I was an 'Inthusiast' then but now as I couldn't really give two hoots about it and I'm looking forward to seeing the Connie and P38 does that make me an 'enthusiast' now? Sometimes I do wonder whether I am reading an aviation forum or the letters page in Viz!

[Gary]

Update started 27/06

The Air Tattoo is delighted that relations with the Japanese Air Self Defense Force remain strong with a senior JASDF commander attending as a guest at next month's airshow. Although they are unable to send an aircraft to RIAT 2013 few will forget their European debut at RIAT 2012 featuring a group of Taiko drummers and a Boeing KC-767J. We hope it won't be long before they touch down again; perhaps next time, they might even consider sending along a couple of F-15J Eagles to keep the KC-767 company . . .

Canadian Air Force
Lockheed Martin CC-130H 435 Sqn Transport (Static )


Civilian

BAC Jet Provost T.5 Jet Aerobatics Basic Trainer Static
BAC Jet Provost T.52 Swords Aviation Light Attack Static
BAE Systems 146 Srs 200 BAE Systems Airliner
Cessna Citation Bravo Marshall of Cambridge VIP Transport Static
CFM Shadow Microlight Shadow Flight Centre Static
Dornier Do-228NG RUAG Light Transport
Hawker Hunter T.7 Hunter Flying Ltd Fighter Aircraft Static
Ikarus C42B (x 2) RAF Halton Microlight Club
Folland Gnat T.1 Heritage Aircraft Ltd Advanced Trainer Static
Fuji FA200 Aero Subaru Nick Breach Light Transport
Eurocopter AS350 Ecureuil City Air Services Helicopter Visitor
EV97 Eurostar (x 2) RAF Halton Microlight Club
Piper PA-23 Aztec E Marshall of Cambridge Light Transport Static
RANS S6 ES Coyote Royal Aeronautical Society Transport Static
Robinson R-44 Alan Smith Helicopter Support
Saab 2000 Saab Airliner Visitor
Scottish Aviation Jetstream 31 FTB BAE Systems UAV Static
Total Eclipse 500 Aeris Aviation Ltd Light Transport

Cancellations

Italian Navy
AgustaWestland EH101 Marina Militare Italiana (MMI) Helicopter

QinetiQ
ASTRA Hawk T1 ETPS Advanced Trainer

Royal Air Force
Westland Sea King HAR Mk3 203 (R) Sqn Helicopter

[grimly aviation pics]

I hope the organisers are holding back with a big announcement like last year with the b1, it will still be a good display but im not overly impressed so far with whats flying nothing to say wow

[Gary]

A couple more added

Polish Navy
M-28B1R 'Bryza' 30 Esk Maritime Patrol (Static)


Royal Air Force
Bell Griffin HT1 60 Sqn Helicopter (Static)

[POL]

Still not worth going, there's only one Vulcan flying.

[grimly aviation pics]

a few sukhoi variants would do nicely in the flying display

[Bucky P]

It is what it is, if this was the 1980's it would be a pretty poor turn out but considering it is 2013, we have hardly any air force left, the Americans have pulled the plug completely on any air show attendance and the rest of the world are tied up in conflicts and recession, what is on the list is pretty impressive! I'm sure the organizers have done all they can to attract attendees and in the current climate that has got to be one hell of a difficult job! Big round of applause to the organizers for all their hard, if not fully appreciated, work in these difficult times!

[Richard B]

Cannot see much more being added over the next few weeks, as I said it will be cancellations coming in more.

[Dan213]

Has to be the poorest update yet, shame about the Italian

Wouldn't say it's the best update ever, but I think you're over exaggerating a bit with that remark. Where else in Europe this year would you see a Canadian CC-130, and the BAe flying test bed is a good addition too in my eyes

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[POL]

Where else in Europe this year would you see a Canadian CC-130

They're in Stuttgart quite a bit, I believe. Lajes and/or Malta, too.

Hope I haven't offended you with this post.