Scotland's National Airshow 2012, East Fortune

[The Voice of RIAT]

Look to the skies again in 2012 for four hours of high-octane aerial displays, ranging from historic war birds to modern day military aircraft.

Make a note of the date for the annual fun-filled family day out on Saturday 28 July 2012

Tickets will go on sale later in the year. Please check the website for regular updates.

http://www.airtattoo.com/Air-Tattoo-Eve ... al-airshow

[Unknown74]

How's about some ideas, a 4 ship Leuchars Typhoon display, Vulcan, BBMF with Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane, Red Arrows, Tornado GR.4 Demo, RAF and RN Sea Kings, Dutch and or Belgian F-16, USAF F-15 from Lakenheath.

[redsfan]

I hope all of those aircraft mentioned in the previous post will be at East Fortune, especially the Red Arrows
who have been missing for a couple of years, although they did a Flypast over East Fortune race track
on Sept 11 last year!

[stratocaster]

As posted on a very similar thread,this is great news!

How's about some ideas, a 4 ship Leuchars Typhoon display, Vulcan, BBMF with Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane, Red Arrows, Tornado GR.4 Demo, RAF and RN Sea Kings, Dutch and or Belgian F-16, USAF F-15 from Lakenheath.

That's ambitious! I'm hoping it will return to the 2 day weekend event it once was and maybe we'd get what you have listed,but if RIAT can pull a few strings here and there,maybe we will see some of what you have put in your wish list for East Fortune.Thankfully now the uncertainty has gone about the date,it's who to take with me? My mate,or my girlfriend?...................

[stratocaster]

Just reading the link on the page again,,it sounds very promising,,so hopefully we will know the participants pretty soon as they are confirmed!

[Ryand19]

So so far we have got:

RAF Hawk
RAF Tucano
RAF Red Arrows

Here's hoping we get some more updates soon.

[redsfan]

So so far we have got:

RAF Hawk
RAF Tucano
RAF Red Arrows

Here's hoping we get some more updates soon.

Whoop whoop... the Red Arrows at East Fortune again!!!
Is that confirmed? I hope the Vulcan will also be back at East Fortune!

[Ryand19]

So so far we have got:

RAF Hawk
RAF Tucano
RAF Red Arrows

Here's hoping we get some more updates soon.

Whoop whoop... the Red Arrows at East Fortune again!!!
Is that confirmed? I hope the Vulcan will also be back at East Fortune!

Yeah, it's on here http://www.raf.mod.uk/reds/displayinfo/displaydates.cfm

[redsfan]

So so far we have got:

RAF Hawk
RAF Tucano
RAF Red Arrows

Here's hoping we get some more updates soon.

Whoop whoop... the Red Arrows at East Fortune again!!!
Is that confirmed? I hope the Vulcan will also be back at East Fortune!

Yeah, it's on here http://www.raf.mod.uk/reds/displayinfo/displaydates.cfm

Brilliant.... thanks Ryand19

[Ryand19]

Brilliant.... thanks Ryand19

No problem . Haven't been to East Fortune since 2006 so really hoping to make it this year.

[Unknown74]

Seeing as this Years Typhoon Display is from 6 Sqn at Leuchars it would make total sense for the Typhoon to appear. Let's hope it does.

[stratocaster]

Ace news!! Reds at East Fortune!! Can't remember the last time I saw them there! Now if we did get the Vulcan,.... However I would love to see the Typhoon there,last time it was there it was overcast! And one thing about the Typhoon at a display not usually noted for a regular Typhoon display is the anticipation of it arriving and taking everyone by surprise! Totally ace and a tremendous noise!

[redsfan]

Ace news!! Reds at East Fortune!! Can't remember the last time I saw them there! Now if we did get the Vulcan,.... However I would love to see the Typhoon there,last time it was there it was overcast! And one thing about the Typhoon at a display not usually noted for a regular Typhoon display is the anticipation of it arriving and taking everyone by surprise! Totally ace and a tremendous noise!

The last time the Reds were at East Fortune was July 2009, when I took these pics from a couple of miles from the airshow. It kind of spoilt
the impression I have always had, because I saw that the two Reds who fly towards each other before crossing paths, aren't as close as I had
always thought when I've been watching from the spectating area. When I was younger I thought they passed within 'inches' of each other!!!

[Unknown74]

Any chance we may see anything at all from the BBMF at East Fortune This Year?

[stratocaster]

I must admit I was elsewhere in 2009 and missed the action! But at least will see them there this year! Haven't seen anymore participants listed yet,but still early days! I think we may see Dak at East Fortune,not sure if we'll get a Spit and Hurricane etc,but it'll be great to have them.
Redsfan,don't let that spoil your image! However as we are all aware,although they will have 7 flying,I'm sure they will be superb as always.

[portagee01]

After the Huey last year, it looks like East Fortune will have the OH-6 Loach in attendance, but only it seems as a static exhibit.
http://www.huey.co.uk/events.php

[stratocaster]

Bring back the Huey,you can't mistake that sound with any other 'Copter! Still no other flying participants announced yet?

[portagee01]

Website updated:

Red Arrows
RAF Falcons
Hawk T1
King Air
Tucano
RN Sea King
Sea Fury
Tiger Moth
P51 Mustang
RV8ters
SWIP Team Twister Duo
OH-6 Loach (as above own website suggests static only)

I'd guess that you can probably add a local Pitts Special and Starduster Too.

[Ryand19]

Website updated:

Red Arrows
RAF Falcons
Hawk T1
King Air
Tucano
RN Sea King
Sea Fury
Tiger Moth
P51 Mustang
RV8ters
SWIP Team Twister Duo
OH-6 Loach (as above own website suggests static only)

I'd guess that you can probably add a local Pitts Special and Starduster Too.

Fantastic! This should hopefully make convincing one of my mates to come with me a tad easier.

[stratocaster]

Fingers crossed for a Typhoon or a Tornado!

[Trevster]

Tornado team certainly don't have it listed as yet:

http://www.raf.mod.uk/tornadodisplayteam/displayinfo/

Typhoon site hasn't yet been updated:

http://www.raf.mod.uk/typhoondisplay/displayprogramme/

[stratocaster]

Cheers for the info Trevster,,my initial thoughts were that both Tornado & Typhoon display teams will probably give East Fortune a dodge due to other display rotas? However after seeing the lists,I wonder if there's a chance to slot a display in!

[Trevster]

Both free that weekend in as far as not displaying, question is are they deliberately free to allow those on the team a summer holiday after all it is slap bang in the middle of the Scottish school holidays...

[stratocaster]

Now that is something to think about,but you never know,maybe a last gasp grab at getting them to appear at East Fortune and then a wee break?

[stratocaster]

Been on the East Fortune website again recently,,still no more news of further flying participants,however,I suspect it all depends now on time slots and when the show kicks off......