[Misc] RIAT 2022 - Official Thread

Frutos said:

I'm sure that, as usual, I won't be the only NSC'er attending this one, especially after the enforced absence of the show in the last couple of years. The themes for this year are the 75th Anniversary of the USAF and "Training The Next Generation Air Force". The lineup is coming together nicely, so far we have:

- Austrian Air Force QRA Role Demo (2x Typhoons, 1x Herc)
- Belgian Air Component F-16 Fighting Falcon Solo Display
- Royal Danish Air Force Baby Blue Display Team (6x SAAB T-17 Supporter)
- Finnish Air Force Hawk Solo Display
- German Army NH90 Helicopter Display
- Slovenian Air Force PC9M Display
- Spanish Air Force FA-18 Super Hornet Solo Display
- Swedish Air Force JAS-39 Gripen Solo Display
- Swedish Air Force SAAB SK.60 Solo Display
- Swiss Air Force FA-18 Super Hornet Solo Display
- Swiss Air Force PC-7 Display Team (9x Pilatus PC-7)

Obviously some of the big hitters are still to come, hoping for a strong USAF presence given the them (circumstances permitting), the optimist in me would love a B-1, B-2 and A-10, but we'll see - sadly it looks like the Thunderbirds are booked up elsewhere that weekend.

The Red Arrows have published their display schedule for the year and they will, of course, be there. I read that the organisers are trying to put together some unique formation stuff like the Reds did with the PdF in 2019, so will be interesting to see what comes of that.

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Frutos said:

I'm sure that, as usual, I won't be the only NSC'er attending this one, especially after the enforced absence of the show in the last couple of years. The themes for this year are the 75th Anniversary of the USAF and "Training The Next Generation Air Force". The lineup is coming together nicely, so far we have:

- Austrian Air Force QRA Role Demo (2x Typhoons, 1x Herc)
- Belgian Air Component F-16 Fighting Falcon Solo Display
- Royal Danish Air Force Baby Blue Display Team (6x SAAB T-17 Supporter)
- Finnish Air Force Hawk Solo Display
- German Army NH90 Helicopter Display
- Slovenian Air Force PC9M Display
- Spanish Air Force FA-18 Super Hornet Solo Display
- Swedish Air Force JAS-39 Gripen Solo Display
- Swedish Air Force SAAB SK.60 Solo Display
- Swiss Air Force FA-18 Super Hornet Solo Display
- Swiss Air Force PC-7 Display Team (9x Pilatus PC-7)

Obviously some of the big hitters are still to come, hoping for a strong USAF presence given the them (circumstances permitting), the optimist in me would love a B-1, B-2 and A-10, but we'll see - sadly it looks like the Thunderbirds are booked up elsewhere that weekend.

The Red Arrows have published their display schedule for the year and they will, of course, be there. I read that the organisers are trying to put together some unique formation stuff like the Reds did with the PdF in 2019, so will be interesting to see what comes of that.

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swindonseagull said:

More updates here

https://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/aircraft/confirmed-aircraft

More interestingly the Republic of Korea Air Force Black Eagles are posting on their website as ' European Tour July 2022' RIAT is not confirmed for them but Airshow message boards are getting excited.

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Frutos said:

I've seen some very impressive vids of the Black Eagles - they'd be a great addition.

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swindonseagull said:

Black Eagles seem to be confirmed in the Korean Press

https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20220516001900325

Great news

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Hampden Park said:

WAFU's

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swindonseagull said:

Last in the UK in 2012..

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Frutos said:

Great news indeed, this quote stands out:

"A joint flight with its British counterpart, the Red Arrows, has also been arranged to highlight the two countries' friendship, the Air Force said."

The Frecce Tricolori and the US A-10 Display Team have also self-confirmed, so it's all shaping up nicely.

Looking forward to the Czech Mi-24 display as well, not seen one of those before.

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AmexRuislip said:

Isn't that an alternative for a bedwetter

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Frutos said:

According to the Swedish Air Force Historical Flight website, they are attending with a Lansen, Draken and Viggen.

https://swafhf.com/aktuellt/flygupp...lbdGpHFXnt7LW80XNdjzI9snt9BBuRFtOkHCdKpl_a0SM

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