US 70th Anniversary versus US 50th/60th anniversary

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My question is did RIAT celebrate the US's 50th and 60th and if so what aircraft made it onto static and flying and how many would be able to come back next year?

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List of 2007 aircraft is on the RIAT website : http://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/visiting/lookingback/2007/part
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2007 was my first RIAT. Although the U.S. flying participants were amazing - Lancer, Stratofortress, Nighthawk, Eagles (including a heritage flight with a Mustang IIRC) and the Thunderbirds - it wasn't actually that large in number. The static was though, and look at that list of RAF participants! :-o

If next year brings the Raptor and Lightning II back, along with the Thunderbirds and even a Lancer again, the flying could be very similar. I doubt whether the static will stack up but that's not a surprise!
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Not a bad list that.
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Not including additional visitors in the build up and over the weekend, 1997 contribution was 5 x A-10, 4 x B-1, B-2, 2 x B-52, C-5, KC-10, C-17, C-21, , 6 x C-130, EC-130, 2 x HC-130, MC-130, EC-135, 9 x KC-135, C-141, 6 x F-15C, 6 x F-15E, 8 x F-16 (including 4 from Shaw and 2 from Cannon), 2 x F-117 and an MH-53.

Of those 4 x A-10, 2 x B-1, B-2, B-52, C-17, 2 x F-16 (from Shaw), F-117, KC-135 and 8 x F-15 were in the flying display.

In 2007 we had 2 x A-10, 2 x B-1, 2 x B-52, C-5, KC-10, C-17 (TB support), C-21, 3 x C-130, HC-130, 2 x MC-130, KC-135, 3 x F-15E, 3 x F-16, 2 x F-117, MH-53, T-1 and T-43. Plus 8 x F-16 of the Thunderbirds.

Of those the Thunderbirds, B-1, B-52, F-15E and F-117 flew.

I would expect next year's contribution to be nowhere near as large, but wouldn't be surprised to see a B-1 and B-52 back at the show.
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Wow, 1997, Great line up and great memories!

Please please please keep with tradition and have at least one B1 in the flying display on another of their major anniversary years!
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Looking at those lists would it be too much to wish for B-1s, B-52s, F-22s, F-35A&Bs, F-16s, F-15's, A-10s, numerous C-130s, KC-10, Kc-135s, Ec-135, C-5, C-17, AWAC, including thunderbirds, plus US marine, navy, reserve, home guard stuff etc etc. All possible I reckon

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adethorne wrote:US marine, navy, reserve, home guard stuff etc etc.

I really don't understand this mentality, it's the US Air Force's anniversary so why would the others branches of the military commit extra aircraft for it?! :wall:

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Not to mention the addition of a non-existent branch of the military, the "home guard"!

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Hampshire Aviation wrote:Not to mention the addition of a non-existent branch of the military, the "home guard"!

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We'll get a single flypast from a pair of F-15s from Lakenheath and probably the Osprey again, plus a B-52 on static. That's my pessimistic prediction. :grin:
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capercaillie wrote:Not including additional visitors in the build up and over the weekend, 1997 contribution was 5 x A-10, 4 x B-1, B-2, 2 x B-52, C-5, KC-10, C-17, C-21, , 6 x C-130, EC-130, 2 x HC-130, MC-130, EC-135, 9 x KC-135, C-141, 6 x F-15C, 6 x F-15E, 8 x F-16 (including 4 from Shaw and 2 from Cannon), 2 x F-117 and an MH-53.

Of those 4 x A-10, 2 x B-1, B-2, B-52, C-17, 2 x F-16 (from Shaw), F-117, KC-135 and 8 x F-15 were in the flying display.
Have to correct, a few of these weren't there for the USAF anniversary, but for the Tiger event (at least two lancers, one KC-135 and I think also a few Eagles. Not claiming this list is complete).
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aviodromefriend wrote:
capercaillie wrote:Not including additional visitors in the build up and over the weekend, 1997 contribution was 5 x A-10, 4 x B-1, B-2, 2 x B-52, C-5, KC-10, C-17, C-21, , 6 x C-130, EC-130, 2 x HC-130, MC-130, EC-135, 9 x KC-135, C-141, 6 x F-15C, 6 x F-15E, 8 x F-16 (including 4 from Shaw and 2 from Cannon), 2 x F-117 and an MH-53.

Of those 4 x A-10, 2 x B-1, B-2, B-52, C-17, 2 x F-16 (from Shaw), F-117, KC-135 and 8 x F-15 were in the flying display.
Have to correct, a few of these weren't there for the USAF anniversary, but for the Tiger event (at least two lancers, one KC-135 and I think also a few Eagles. Not claiming this list is complete).


They can't celebrate more than one occasion then? :dunno: You'll find several were also present for the superb Fighter gathering that year, it wasn't exclusive. :roll:
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So that's settled then, 2017 will be a joint theme of USAF 70th anniversary and Tiger meet!

Get those Lancers there one way or the other!
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PeterR wrote:
adethorne wrote:US marine, navy, reserve, home guard stuff etc etc.

I really don't understand this mentality, it's the US Air Force's anniversary so why would the others branches of the military commit extra aircraft for it?! :wall:


Strong links, same country, they'll want to be part of the celebrations too. *please bring a Growler*

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Did the U.S. send an SR-71 in 1997? It retired the following year from USAF service so just wondered. If not when (if ever, but I think I've seen photos) did one last attend?
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CJS wrote:Did the U.S. send an SR-71 in 1997? It retired the following year from USAF service so just wondered. If not when (if ever, but I think I've seen photos) did one last attend?


I think 1989 was the last time an SR-71 attended.

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Airshowhammer wrote:
PeterR wrote:
adethorne wrote:US marine, navy, reserve, home guard stuff etc etc.

I really don't understand this mentality, it's the US Air Force's anniversary so why would the others branches of the military commit extra aircraft for it?! :wall:


Strong links, same country, they'll want to be part of the celebrations too. *please bring a Growler*

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I meant prowler :facepalm: :facepalm:
*edit just realised the Prowler is retired, double fail :grin: :facepalm:

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Airshowhammer wrote:I meant prowler :facepalm: :facepalm:
*edit just realised the Prowler is retired, double fail :grin: :facepalm:

USMC still has 'em :smile:

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1997 also had one of the F100 Super Sabres flying in the display from Wittmund.
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I've probably already asked this or putting it in the wrong topic, but does anybody have any ideas as to when the thunderbirds are likely to update there schedule for 2017?

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Most likely at the ICAS convention - 5th-8th of December.
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Thunderbirds 2017 schedule - Note the dates for RIAT are listed as 'Open Date'

USAF THUNDERBIRDS DISPLAY TEAM 2017 SCHEDULE RELEASED

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have released their display schedule for the 2017 season, their scheduled display dates for the United States Air Force's premier aerobatic team are listed below;

26/02/2017 - Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Florida (FLYOVER)
05/03/2017 - Las Vegas Motor Speedway (FLYOVER)
11/03/2017 - Titusville, Florida
12/03/2017 - Titusville, Florida
18/03/2017 - Waco, Texas
19/03/2017 - Waco, Texas
25/03/2017 - Lancaster, California
26/03/2017 - Lancaster, California

01/04/2017 - Melbourne, Florida
02/04/2017 - Melbourne, Florida
08/04/2017 - Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
22/04/2017 - Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida
23/04/2017 - Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida
29/04/2017 - Lake Charles, Louisiana
30/04/2017 - Lake Charles, Louisiana

06/05/2017 - Travis Air Force Base, California
07/05/2017 - Travis Air Force Base, California
13/05/2017 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
14/05/2017 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
20/05/2017 - Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma
21/05/2017 - Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma
27/05/2017 - Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh, New York
28/05/2017 - Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh, New York

01/06/2017 - US Air Force Academy (Official), Colorado
03/06/2017 - Grand Junction, Colorado
04/06/2017 - Grand Junction, Colorado
10/06/2017 - Rockford, Illinois
11/06/2017 - Rockford, Illinois
17/06/2017 - Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio
18/06/2017 - Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio
24/06/2017 - Dayton, Ohio
25/06/2017 - Dayton, Ohio

01/07/2017 - Traverse City, Michigan
02/07/2017 - Traverse City, Michigan
08/07/2017 - Gary, Indiana
09/07/2017 - Gary, Indiana
15/07/2017 - OPEN DATE
16/07/2017 - OPEN DATE
22/07/2017 - Great Falls, Montana
23/07/2017 - Great Falls, Montana
26/07/2017 - Cheyenne, Wyoming
29/07/2017 - Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington
30/07/2017 - Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington

12/08/2017 - Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport, Massachusetts
13/08/2017 - Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport, Massachusetts
19/08/2017 - Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan
20/08/2017 - Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan
23/08/2017 - Atlantic City, New Jersey
26/08/2017 - Dover Air Force Base, Delaware
27/08/2017 - Dover Air Force Base, Delaware

02/09/2017 - Cleveland, Ohio
03/09/2017 - Cleveland, Ohio
04/09/2017 - Cleveland, Ohio
09/09/2017 - Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma
10/09/2017 - Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma
16/09/2017 - Joint Base Andrews, Maryland
17/09/2017 - Joint Base Andrews, Maryland
23/09/2017 - Colorado Springs, Colorado
24/09/2017 - Colorado Springs, Colorado
30/09/2017 - OPEN DATE

01/10/2017 - OPEN DATE
07/10/2017 - Minden, Nevada
08/10/2017 - Minden, Nevada
14/10/2017 - Phoenix International Speedway, Arizona
15/10/2017 - Phoenix International Speedway, Arizona
21/10/2017 - Houston, Texas
22/10/2017 - Houston, Texas
28/10/2017 - Moody Air Force Base, Georgia
29/10/2017 - Moody Air Force Base, Georgia

04/11/2017 - Joint Base San Antonio, Texas
05/11/2017 - Joint Base San Antonio, Texas
11/11/2017 - Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada
12/11/2017 - Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

The list is due to be updated and finalised in November 2016, so dates can be removed or added.

(PLEASE NOTE: ALL DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND CAN BE CANCELLED AT THE LAST MINUTE DUE TO WEATHER OR SAFETY PROBLEMS OUT OF THE CONTROL OF THE ORGANISERS)

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