Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) 2022

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Post by Adam » Thu Apr 07, 2022 10:53 am

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Hellenic Air Force - F-16C "Zeus Demo Team" (F)
Portuguese Air Force - x2 TB30 Epsilon (S)
Strategic Airlift Capability - C-17 Globemaster (S)
Mistral Warbirds - CL-13B Sabre (S)
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Post by Adam » Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:44 am

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Czech Air Forc Mi-8 & Mi-24 (F)
Czech Air Force W-3 Sokol (F)
Czech Air Force JAS-39C Gripen (F) - TBC
Czech Air Force L-159 ALCA x2 (F) - TBC
Estonian Air Force M-28 Skytruck (S)
Piaggio P.166 (S)
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Trago Mills (S)
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Post by Flightline Uk » Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:53 am

We are extremely thankful for the support from the Czech Air Force, sending us a myriad of rarely seen aircraft for display at RIAT 2022! Their Hind & Hip will perform a pairs flying display simulating a combat search and rescue mission, a display never before seen at RIAT. In addition, we're delighted to have a solo display from their W-3 Sokol helicopter, which will be the first time we've welcomed that aircraft type to the Air Tattoo in nearly 20 years.

In addition, the Czech Air Force hope to send examples of their Gripen & ALCA for the flying display at RIAT, however due to their operational tempo and deployment on NATO Air Policing missions, they will not be able to fully confirm the attendance of these assets until closer to the event, so we will not be including them on our participating aircraft list for now.

We're pleased to welcome the Estonian Air Force back to Fairford, with a new aircraft type: the M28 Skytruck. This aircraft replaced the venerabe Antonov An-2 which we have seen at Fairford in previous years.

Finally, more additions to the static aircraft displays from civilian operators, with a Spitfire in USAAF markings, unique Trago Mills training aircraft and newly repainted Piaggio P.166!
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Post by Adam » Thu Apr 14, 2022 11:22 am

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Post by mstares » Fri Apr 15, 2022 2:29 am

Hind!

There was a time I could not remotely dream of seeing one of those fly.

We are amused
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Post by Flightline Uk » Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:36 am

mstares wrote: Fri Apr 15, 2022 2:29 am Hind!

There was a time I could not remotely dream of seeing one of those fly.

We are amused
And I would certainly make the most of them (at least those operated by NATO countries) while you can as they are due to be replaced and also spares will be harder to come by.
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Post by Flightline Uk » Thu Apr 21, 2022 10:42 am

Firstly, confirmation of another helicopter for the flying display programme! The Finnish Army make a welcome return to Fairford with their NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopter. We will be asking if they are able send one of the airframes which has been painted in their experimental snow camouflage pattern, rather than their standard colours.

Great news from Lithuania, as they will bring two interesting aircraft for static display at RIAT 2022! We're excited to see their AS365 Dauphin for the first time, alongside their LET-410 transport aircraft which will make a welcome return after a lengthy hiatus.

Behind the scenes we continue discussions with a number of European Air Forces to establish what aircraft they may be able to send to RIAT 2022, with exciting possibilities for both the flying and static displays being discussed.

We are also in discussion with Joint Helicopter Command regarding aircraft participation at RIAT 2022, with a number of airframes provisionally allocated to us, including the Chinook Display. However, the formal ratification is still in process and we will bring you confirmations as soon as possible.

Finally, we have added 12 civilian aircraft to our static display line-up, the majority of which are ex-military training aircraft.
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Post by Flightline Uk » Thu Apr 21, 2022 11:27 am

Finnish Army Aviation
NH Industries NH90TTH (F) 1 Helikopteripataljoona

Lithuanian Air Force
Aérospatiale AS365N3+ Dauphin (S) Sraigtasparniu Eskadrile
Let LET-140UVP (S) Transporto Eskadrile

Civilian
Taylorcraft Auster AOP6 (S) Private
Taylorcraft Auster AOP9 (S) Private
Piper L-4H Grasshopper (S) Private
American General AG-5B Tiger (S) Private
Ikarus C42 x 3 (S) Airbourne Aviation
Reims-Cessna FR172H (S) AKS Aviation
Slingsby T67M-260 Firefly (S) Anglo Europe Aviation Limited
Piper PA-18 Super Cub (S) Private
Piper PA28 Cherokee (S) Flying Scholarships for Disabled People
Scottish Aviation Bulldog Mk.124 (S) Private
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Post by Flightline Uk » Thu Apr 28, 2022 10:48 am

We have now received official confirmation from the Hungarian Air Force on the aircraft they will send to RIAT, with Gripens & Hinds inbound to RAF Fairford in July! We're also very pleased both types will be demonstrated in the flying display programme with another example available for closer inspection in the static aircraft displays.
After a lengthy absence, we're pleased to be welcoming Brazil back to the Air Tattoo! They will participate on static display with the first visit of their new Embraer KC-390 transport aircraft, bringing some Latin American influence to this year's event.
The first additions to the static displays at RIAT 2022 from the Royal Air Force come from RAF Shawbury, with examples of their Juno & Jupiter. We hope to be able to confirm more Royal Air Force aircraft in the coming weeks to complement the already announced display assets, as we are in positive discussions with a number of squadrons.
Recent weeks have been extremely busy for the Air Operations Team, with continued engagement with the United States Air Force regarding their aircraft availability and encouraging participation as part of our USAF 75th Anniversary celebrations. In addition, staff from DBH recently attended the British Air Display Association event at Duxford.
Finally, Pilatus will bring examples of the PC-24 light business jet and new PC-7 MKX training aircraft which will both be located in our showcase static display areas and available to view all three days.
Brazilian AF

Embraer KC-390 Millennium (S)

Hungarian Air Force

Mil Mi-24P Hind (F)
Mil Mi-24P Hind (S)
SAAB JAS-39C Gripen (F)
SAAB JAS-39C Gripen (S)

Royal Air Force

Airbus Helicopters Juno HT1 (x2) (S)
Airbus Helicopters Jupiter HT1 (S)

Civilian

Pilatus PC-24 (S)
Pilatus PC-7 MkX (S)
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Post by n33d4sp33d_85 » Thu Apr 28, 2022 3:42 pm

Self-confirmed to perform at RIAT is Mustang X-Ray Tactical Demo Team (Pilatus PC-21 (x 2)] from the French Air & Space Force.
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