RIAT 2011

[Vulcan]

Tickets arrived today 

Now it feels like it's getting near.

[Vulcan]

Swedish J-39 (f/s)
Austrian Saab 105 (f)

A 105 will be a new one for me.

[joey1]

Recived  mine this morning hidden under the mountain of bills 

Swedish additions a great update 

[Vulcan]

FAF Rafale added  Great display in 2009, great addition. Will have to keep the fingers crossed that the Libyan crisis doesn't change this.

[Vulcan]

Frecce Tricalori added

Kiwi 757 added

Line up is starting to look pretty impressive.

[joey1]

Brilliant :  
Great additions    it's only April and an impressive lineup so far

  Can't wait

[Vulcan]

Belgium Red Devils added. Great news, never seen them, come to think of it, I haven't even heard of them.

[joey1]

Hi Vulcan
Just swiped this from the RIAT

Royal International Air Tattoo  »  Latest News  »  News Stories  »  AIR TATTOO WELCOMES BACK OLD FLAMES
AIR TATTOO WELCOMES BACK OLD FLAMES
AN aerobatic display team that attended the second International Air Tattoo in 1972 is set to return to the UK this summer to mark the 40th anniversary of what has since become the world's largest military airshow.


Les Diables Rouges (The Red Devils) aerobatic display team, part of the Belgian Air Force, will be taking part in the Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on July 16 & 17.


In 1972, the two-ship team took part in the airshow when it was staged at North Weald airfield. The pilots flew Fouga Magisters. Five years later, the team disbanded.


However, the Red Devils have now reformed, flying SF-260 aircraft, and they plan to return to the Air Tattoo in the summer to celebrate their historic links with the airshow.


A spokesman for the Red Devils said he was delighted the new team would be taking part in the Air Tattoo. He said: "I hope our participation will serve to emphasise not only our historical links but also the enduring relationship that exists between the Belgian Air Force at the Air Tattoo."


Air Tattoo Chief Executive Tim Prince, who helped found the airshow in 1971, said the Red Devils' would help conjure up a wonderful sense of nostalgia at this summer's event. He said: "We had some good times at those early shows and I recall the Diables Rouges, with their Fouga Magisters, performed beautifully. It is a great honour to see them return for this special occasion."
 

[joey1]

Hi Vulcan
Just swiped this from the RIAT

Royal International Air Tattoo  »  Latest News  »  News Stories  »  AIR TATTOO WELCOMES BACK OLD FLAMES
AIR TATTOO WELCOMES BACK OLD FLAMES
AN aerobatic display team that attended the second International Air Tattoo in 1972 is set to return to the UK this summer to mark the 40th anniversary of what has since become the world's largest military airshow.


Les Diables Rouges (The Red Devils) aerobatic display team, part of the Belgian Air Force, will be taking part in the Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on July 16 & 17.


In 1972, the two-ship team took part in the airshow when it was staged at North Weald airfield. The pilots flew Fouga Magisters. Five years later, the team disbanded.


However, the Red Devils have now reformed, flying SF-260 aircraft, and they plan to return to the Air Tattoo in the summer to celebrate their historic links with the airshow.


A spokesman for the Red Devils said he was delighted the new team would be taking part in the Air Tattoo. He said: "I hope our participation will serve to emphasise not only our historical links but also the enduring relationship that exists between the Belgian Air Force at the Air Tattoo."


Air Tattoo Chief Executive Tim Prince, who helped found the airshow in 1971, said the Red Devils' would help conjure up a wonderful sense of nostalgia at this summer's event. He said: "We had some good times at those early shows and I recall the Diables Rouges, with their Fouga Magisters, performed beautifully. It is a great honour to see them return for this special occasion."
 

Just wondering if the SF-260 will be the same aircraft type as flown by the IAC
 

[Frank]

Just wondering if the SF-260 will be the same aircraft type as flown by the IAC
 

It sure is

[joey1]

RIAT are now offering discount admisson tickets with discounts of £5 offered  if purchased between April 23 and Monday 25
But what caught eye was the poster depicting a " B2 Spirit "

 Now the  cynic in me thinks "  the inclusion of the B2 was  just a cheap marketing ploy to boost ticket sales ,

 But the curious thinks " Mmmh. Could this a clue to what the USAF  Might send
is is possible ?

[Vulcan]

RIAT are now offering discount admisson tickets with discounts of £5 offered  if purchased between April 23 and Monday 25
But what caught eye was the poster depicting a " B2 Spirit "

 Now the  cynic in me thinks "  the inclusion of the B2 was  just a cheap marketing ploy to boost ticket sales ,

 But the curious thinks " Mmmh. Could this a clue to what the USAF  Might send
is is possible ?

I think the cynic in you may well be right Joey. There was a Raptor on the poster for the 2007 show, but wasn't there or even on the list at any time. Hope there is a B-2 there, haven't seen one  before.

[Baldonnel-boy]

The Squadron that operates the B2 is a Tiger Squadron....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/393d_Bomb_Squadron

[Vulcan]

The Squadron that operates the B2 is a Tiger Squadron....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/393d_Bomb_Squadron

Well then, fingers and any other loose bits well and truly crossed for one to appear.

[joey1]

It would be nice  sight to see ,
and to top that she could be flanked by 2 strike eagles from 48th fighter Sqn from Lakenheath