This week we're pleased to confirm participation of aircraft from the UK's Joint Aviation Command (previously known as Joint Helicopter Command).
In the flying display we'll be welcoming the Chinook performing a combat role demonstration on Saturday & Sunday,
including the carrying of an underslung load and deployment of troops.
We had previously been notified this will use a HC.6 airframe, however we're seeking information from the crew about which airframe they'll bring to RAF Fairford as we noted that a HC.5 airframe
was used for their appearance at RAF Cosford Air Show last weekend.
On static display we'll be welcoming Apache & Wildcat helicopters from the Army Air Corps,
both of which will be arriving on the Friday morning.
We will also have a rare appearance from a Puma HC2 helicopter, which will be parked near the RAF Experience.
Another fast jet for the static line-up, the Italian Air Force will send one of their Tornados!
We understand their aspiration is to bring a specially painted aircraft,
marking 50 years of the Tornado,
which will be a fantastic addition to our NATO 75th Anniversary static line-up.
The Reparto Sperimentale di Volo will also send their Piaggio P.180AM Avanti into RIAT for VIP transportation,
but we are not sure if it'll be available for public viewing over the weekend at this time.
Visitors on Friday will be treated to a special flying display appearance by the Embraer KC-390,
flown by the manufacturer, using their company demonstrator airframe.
This week we have added nine civilian aircraft to the static displays,
including a Auster J/5F Aiglet Trainer
which was previously used for Flight Test by Cranfield College of Aeronautics,
plus a host of aircraft used by RAF Flying Clubs across the country.
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