Royal International Air Tattoo 2011

TaKeN · 26 May 2011 at 21:05

Anyone on here going?

I'm going with the Mrs and her Dad, looking forward to my first airshow! (Even if RAF Cosford is just up the road)

Also, does anyone know if the Vulcan is making an appearance this year? I can't see it on the Visitors list for RIAT 2011 and the schedule for the Vulcan doesn't show Fairford..

Greg0986 · 26 May 2011 at 21:15

I am going this year

Not inside the showground but on the outside of the fence were everyone lines up. Great view without paying and standing at the end of the run way with the planes less than 2 metres above your head

Last year the Vulcan made a strange appearance because it wasn't scheduled for the day we went but it came and flew.

Jamauk · 26 May 2011 at 21:20

I'll be going, but I don't know what day yet, I'll wait until I can see a weather forecast for that weekend and I'll choose the day that has the least amount of rain!

drunken fool · 26 May 2011 at 21:35

Greg0986 said:
I am going this year Not inside the showground but on the outside of the fence were everyone lines up. Great view without paying and standing at the end of the run way with the planes less than 2 metres above your head Last year the Vulcan made a strange appearance because it wasn't scheduled for the day we went but it came and flew.

Think they might be slightly higher than 2 metres above you!

they are still announcing participants for RIAT so could still be on the list. given the financial issues with XH558 i'd be suprised if they didnt attend at the biggest airshow of the year.

I'll be there myself for 5 days with the camera and lots of mem cards!

ThundyCat · 26 May 2011 at 21:38

I'm going on the Sunday, cannot wait.

Gives me a chance to dust of my 400D and have a play.

Morba · 26 May 2011 at 21:42

We might pop down again, my boy loved it last year

Greg0986 · 26 May 2011 at 21:44

drunken fool said:
Think they might be slightly higher than 2 metres above you!

they are still announcing participants for RIAT so could still be on the list. given the financial issues with XH558 i'd be suprised if they didnt attend at the biggest airshow of the year.

I'll be there myself for 5 days with the camera and lots of mem cards!

I know

I was exaggerating. They are really low though when they come into land.

EdGey · 26 May 2011 at 22:04

I will 85% be attending this year. Can't wait.

Just looked at the website.

I dont see the Typhoon or F-22 there, which will be a shame.

Best things I can see are the Apache's, Rafale's and F-16's.

Nutella33 · 26 May 2011 at 22:24

its strike based this year isnt it? i marshelled at last years (training and transport based) and it was a good laugh.

vulcan is hit and miss on the day, i believe its in flying condition as it flew out of lyneham a month or so ago. its just the funds holding it back.

its a great experience though, hope you enjoy it, might as well kick off with the biggest and best

Limpnoodle · 26 May 2011 at 22:32

RNAS yeovilton, should be good this year, no Vulcan this time tho

Greg0986 · 26 May 2011 at 22:59

Can't wait to go, get to see the Warthog (A-10C Thunderbolt II) flying

Also, get to see the Lancaster

drunken fool · 26 May 2011 at 23:27

EdGey said:
I will 85% be attending this year. Can't wait.

Just looked at the website.

I dont see the Typhoon or F-22 there, which will be a shame.

Best things I can see are the Apache's, Rafale's and F-16's.

Typhoon demo's are (i think) all cancelled this year due to operational requirements.

As for the F22, i don't think it really would have been here this year even if they weren't currently grounded.

A10 demo will more than make up for it i am sure

NvidiaDan · 26 May 2011 at 23:41

Will be there as always with the DSLR

not sure what day yet though.

Charlie Bravo · 26 May 2011 at 23:51

Going for the first time this year. I'm looking at various campsites around the area as I want to go on Sunday and again on Monday to watch the departures.

Slinky1989 · 26 May 2011 at 23:57

Gunna be at work when this is on unfortunately

Anyone know when the arrivals are as I may be able to get a day off during the week to go have a sit in a local pub and watch.

Cosimo · 27 May 2011 at 00:02

I'd love to go to this but we already have things booked for that weekend.

Westyfield2 · 27 May 2011 at 00:27

I'd completely forgotten!

Think I might be back in the country by then, hope so! :cool:

-TA- · 27 May 2011 at 00:34

Went the last two years with some mates, best weekend of the year,,,, awesome time. Kempsford campsite.

But got a wedding booking on the sat so no can do, bit gutted!

Rich1988 · 27 May 2011 at 00:45

got to see the vulcan last time looking foward to seeing the A 10 this time as it was only on the ground

loltim · 27 May 2011 at 04:38

no, might go to waddington though.

edit: a10? omfg..