Totally gutted having seen the B-17 and crew earlier this year in Georgia. Devastating and I wish I hadn't seen that footage. Rest in peace to all involved.

Fantastic show as always. Canadian F18 has to be one of the best colour schemes I've seen on a hornet.
French Mirages were exceptional. Quality everywhere.
Negatives...there weren't any.

I would imagine the Jordanian C-130 will be there as one of the first to arrive.

Whichever end it is, just make sure everything goes the full length!!!........ie Indian IL-78 going off short, not to be forgotten!

That way everyone's a winner!

Probably not taking enough Tridents at Heathrow. I have 3 photo's, which I guess is better than none. Obviously many 'sod's law' moments.......arriving when something you want drifts across your view. Or leaving when something you want drifts across your view. Plus the 'If only the sun had been out ...

Lovely photos. I see quite a few people got on. Were they all working for the Portsmouth Gazette!

I heard it will be 100 drones of various sizes!

I was there with my father. He was taking the photos I was just looking!

Luckily I don't do numbers. Should be enjoyable seeing the Carrier itself for me. Just staggering to look at.
Last time I got on was 1987 USS Forrestal with F-14s.

Nice one Wez!....managed to find a good spot.

sergeyl wrote:

Very nice Antonov, thanks for sharing

Another great show......next

Burleysway wrote:2017 thread already

Only 367 days 20 hours to wait

I expect there are people standing there now waiting for arrivals! lol

I felt the same way about the bridge, knew I would hurt myself if I tried. I have the same shot!

The cuffufle with the Russian Knights cancelling has put me off for good. Last minute.

wezgulf3 wrote:

Chris IL-76 wrote:Has it actually left....anyone know?

Was still there tonight Chris, think it departs tomorrow

Wes...

Thank you....I knew I could rely on you

Chris

Has it actually left....anyone know?

Very impressive, never seen pictures of this place before. A bit of a Dubai look about it.

Thanks for sharing
Chris

It's all doom and gloom here....might put my head in a cold bucket of water.

Fairford here I come! lol

Thanks for that.....shows how much I know

RIAT Air Ops wrote:

Chris IL-76 wrote:Croatian An-32 and Bulgarian Mig-29 please...thanks! lol

The Croatian AN-32's haven't been operated since circa 2013 and are up for sale.

Cheers, Tom

Croatian An-32 and Bulgarian Mig-29 please...thanks! lol

Some people don't understand tongue and cheek lighten up. Life's too short. But not to RIAT lol

My sentiments exactly.....not dull grey please

517 views at not a single word. Thanks for posting!.......some people on the sidelines eh

These things must stay rare....better not go to Riat...he he Tongue and cheek you understand! (I hope)