Royal International Air Tattoo 2017 Discussion Thread

[Zac Hinchcliffe]

Wow!!

[grogresaurus77]

A flying Tornado!

[bizfreeq]

Very nice indeed!

[jasonT1981]

A flying Tornado Did not think I would get to see one again! This has made me very happy today.

Great update and support from both Germany and Italy!

[capercaillie]

Think you might be on to something there MRTT, never seen Pakistan Air Force amber for such a long time (if ever) and surely it's more than the usual C-130 they send.


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The Pakistan Air Force have been only twice ever, and you're calling the C-130 "usual"?

[Voodoo1]

Think you might be on to something there MRTT, never seen Pakistan Air Force amber for such a long time (if ever) and surely it's more than the usual C-130 they send.


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The Pakistan Air Force have been only twice ever, and you're calling the C-130 "usual"?

Sorry Capers! Worded that wrong! What I was implying was I've never seen Pakistan on the amber list before and for such a while. I'm hoping for more than the usual larger C-130 type of aircraft that nations seem to send (what they sent last year was great but I'd like to see one of their fighters etc.)
I suppose you have to be quite literal in this hobby!?

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[Voodoo1]

Anyway, fantastic update today!
Really pleased with all of that!
Thanks DBH/Tom
Happy Easter to everyone on the thread/forum!

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[peasus911]

Excellent update, and a flying Tonka as well.

[MRTT]

Hungarian Gripen self confirmed for the flying display!

[peasus911]

As the Canadian Air Force is flashing amber at the moment, would it be a possibility that the Canadian F-18 could make a trip over to RIAT or is it already booked for other events in July.

[MRTT]

Canadian F-18 calendar is already out. Would be nice to see a CC-177 or CC-150 on static, though.

[peasus911]

Thanks MRTT. Agree it would be good to see a CC-177 or CC-150.

[Gary]

According to Airshowinfo it was confirmed a few day's ago, two CF-188s will attend the Lens airshow in September to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge and the Battle for Hill 70. Would be great if the same happened at RIAT. More chance next year when the RAF celebrate their 100th I would guess

[jasonT1981]

ACC have a listing for a P51 to fly with the F22 pending final approval.

14-16 Jul RAF Fairford, UK Royal Air Tattoo F-22 HF P-51

http://www.acc.af.mil/Home/Aerial-Event ... -schedule/

[IanSSN7]

Just received via email...

As an Easter weekend bonus we can confirm that the Swedish Air Force will attend the 2017 Air Tattoo!

Returning to display at the show this July will be a solo Saab JAS 39C Gripen, the primary fighter flown by the Swedish Air Force, plus a 'D' variant which will be available for a closer inspection in the static park.

[Voodoo1]

Brilliant Easter surprise!

Always look forward to any Gripen display but last years display by the Swedes should of grabbed an award. Up there in my top 3 for 2016 with Soloturk and Rafale displays.

If Hungarians get confirmed it'll make a great trio this year!


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[Voodoo1]

Sorry I'm bad, the Gripen won the Sir Douglas Bader Trophy last year! Was thinking of Soloturk that should of took something home!
If it displays like last year they may as well keep hold of it!

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[MRTT]

Cracking Easter addition!

[luke28]

A fine routine, it seemed to be very under rated for such a long time but has got some well earned plaudits the last 3 years, happy its returning.

[peasus911]

Nice.