Royal International Air Tattoo 7-8 July 2012

[marcel32us]

Latest news (22/3/12):

The colombian AF will join with a C-130 and a Lancair.

Norwegian Air Force: Last week the Air Tattoo received a letter from the Royal Norwegian Air Force confirming that it planned to send a C-130J to this summer's Air Tattoo. In his letter confirming participation, the senior Royal Norwegian Air Force officer said: "I hope this will be appreciated by your enthusiasts and supporters." However, a few days after the letter was sent we learned the tragic news that the air force lost one of its C-130J aircraft and crew in a training accident. Naturally, our thoughts are with the Norwegians, and in particular 335 Squadron. Whilst we do hope the Royal Norwegian Air Force will feel able to support the airshow we have decided to withhold confirmation of its participation at this point out of respect.

[Stratofreighter]

Moley's riddle at http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/Air-Ta ... Moley-here got cracked eventually.

Indeed, at http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/aircra ... -confirmed now this aircraft for the static:

BAE Systems 146-301 FAAM Atmospheric Research Aircraft G-LUXE

It's the successor to Lockheed C-130K W Mk.2 XV 208"Snoopy", and it's the former BAe-146 prototype, ex G-SSSH.

[Nielis]

New Update today:

-Netherlands: Whilst we have written confirmation that two Dutch F-16s will be sent for static display, we are awaiting final confirmation that the Dutch F-16 solo display team will also be joining us from Volkel Air Force Base. We look forward to announcing this exciting addition to the flying display shortly.

-BADA: Today (Thursday, March 29) the Air Tattoo is pleased to be hosting the annual meeting of the British Air Display Association (BADA), which brings together leading figures from the UK airshow world. The association aims to promote safety and excellence at airshows and air displays around the UK.

Added:

Static
2x RNLAF F-16
USAF B-52
US Navy Lockheed P-3C Orion

sadly also this year it seems that there will be no flying BUFF, let's hope it will depart on departure day monday.

gr,

Niels

[okerkhof]

Dutch F-16 Solo display team has RIAT on their schedule on their website..no confirmation on airtattoo.com yet.

[michel N]

Today the RIAT has confirmed participation of the YAK-130. It will be part of the flying display, showing the YAK in it's ground-attack role. After the RIAT it will also be shown at the Farnborough Air Show, which is of course it's main reason for heading to the UK.

[marcel32us]

Today's news:
Saab: Saab has been in contact with the Air Tattoo with a view to sending a Saab 2000 and a Saab Gripen for static display. Discussions are ongoing.

New on the list:
Airbus A400
Yak.130
AS.532 KLu
F-16 KLu 3x
G.1150 KLu
C-130J Norway

That's all for today.

[marcel32us]

Not much news this week.

Only the EADS CM.170 and a NATO E-3 are added today.

From the news-section on www.airtattoo.com:
"Royal Navy: We have had very positive talks with the Royal Navy, whose ambition it is to send a Merlin HAS for static display and a Sea Fury T20 and Swordfish, from the Royal Navy Historic Flight, for the Air Tattoo's flying display. We hope to be able to confirm their participation shortly.
NEWS: Regretfully, we have received notification from the Royal Netherlands Air Force that the Gulfstream GIV will not be participating in the Royal International Air Tattoo. "

[Stefan]

Update 19/04/2012:

Norway: 338 Sqn from the Royal Norwegian Air Force, has indicated that they would like to participate in this summer's Air Tattoo with two F-16 MLUs for static display. Pre-show documentation has been despatched to 338 Sqn, however, we now await formal authorisation.

Denmark: Though we await final confirmation, we anticipate a Bombardier Challenger 604 VIP jet from the Danish Air Force will be on static display this summer – additionally it is hoped that the Challenger will be accompanied by a C-130J Hercules, also for the static park.

Hungary: We are in advanced discussions with the Hungarian Air Force concerning the participation of a SAAB JAS-39C/D Gripen for the static park. An Antonov An-26 has already been confirmed for static display though talks are continuing with a view to participation in the flying programme. Once we know more, we shall let you know.


Belgian Air Component
Lockheed C-130H Hercules 20 Sqn Transport Static
Agusta A109BA TBA Helicopter Flying
Lockheed Martin F-16AM Fighting Falcon TBA Fighter Aircraft Flying
Lockheed Martin F-16AM/BM Fighting Falcon TBA Fighter Aircraft Static

Royal Saudi Air Force
BAE Systems Hawk T65 x 6 Saudi Hawks Aerobatic Team Flying

[K-9]

Perhaps a bit off-topic ...
But what can we expect regarding supporting aircraft for teams like Saudi Hawk, Al Fursan etc.
Will these aircraft be parked at the field or fly in and out of Fairford on arr/dep.day ?

Regards, Rene

[Tigerspoon]

Perhaps a bit off-topic ...
But what can we expect regarding supporting aircraft for teams like Saudi Hawk, Al Fursan etc.
Will these aircraft be parked at the field or fly in and out of Fairford on arr/dep.day ?

Regards, Rene

Last Year the Saudia Hawks e.g. were supported by 2x L-100 from the Royal Saudi Flight. I guess one acft stayed for the static, the other one left and returned on Monday, after the Show!
Guess Al Fursan will be supported by a C-17 Globemaster III from the US. ( as far as i remember it was already announced at UKAR )

[michel N]

Al Fursan will be supported by a U.A.E. AF C-17, according to several sources.

The Saudi Hawks will arrive in the U.K. to participate in Yeovilton, supported by Hercs. After that they will fly to Waddington, not supported by Hercs, according to the Waddington Air Show their material will be trucked to Waddington, so no Herc! I guess their materials will be trucked to the RIAT as well, but I hope I am wrong. If the RIAT is their last show in the UK there might be Hercs at the RIAT also, but so far nothing is sure...

regards,

Michel

[marcel32us]

News of today:
Additions to the list:
French Af Rafale C (Flying)
German AF A.310MRTT (Static)
Swedish AF JAS.39C (Flying)
Swedish AF JAS.39NG (Static)

Further news:
Belgium: There is an update to last week's announcement of the Belgian Air Component's participation at this summer's Air Tattoo. Three F-16AM Fighting Falcons and three A109s will be sent, one each for static display, one each for the flying display and one spare each. This is in addition to the C-130 which we have already announced for the static park.

Enthusiasts take note: Whilst the last 'act' in Sunday's flying programme might signal the end of what promises to be a memorable line-up of display aircraft at this summer's Air Tattoo, there'll be more to see! Two Royal Saudi Air Force C-130 Hercules are scheduled to arrive at RAF Fairford after the flying display has ended. Arriving to collect the Saudi Hawks' support equipment, the Hercules pair will depart for Rennes, France, the following day.

[PilotoRico]

I guess that much more will come... as the list of confirmed aircraft participate is very short! Still two months left, but hope that more aircraft to participate.... specially from Europe and US.

[topgun1984]

Important update to be expected tomorow morning according to the facebook page

Cheers,

TG1984

[patrouilles]

Important update is : The Black Eagles!

http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/Newsro ... TORY-BOOKS