I’ve only started my working life in July last year, so I can see why trying to sort a few days up in the Cotswolds can be a challenge. For me however it’s paying for it. I barely get more than minimum wage at my age (£7.55 woooooooo) but yea, can be a challenge trying to get the time off You finan...

Wow, where to start with that.... Horses for courses. If you feel it's a good use of your time, great. Fill your boots. I said it wasn't a good use of my time with my other commitments. Not everyone likes helicopters. I find them dull to watch but enjoy flying in them. RIAT is a spectator sport. I ...

You could take one of these funny things called a holiday that way you could do the whole week and not miss anything :wink: While trying to keep my response relatively generic, I'm already taking 2 days holiday which with other commitments is my limit. Taking an extra day to watch a bunch of choppe...

While the An-74 is a nice addition to the static and could even be considered a star aircraft - even by the general public with its unusual configuration, knowing my luck it'll be arriving on the Wednesday so I won't see it in the air. No all of us can afford unlimited time off work. Last year was p...

capercaillie wrote: ↑

Thu 19 Jun 2025, 12:50 pm

... what are the chances of the two lined up together........

More chance of a Reds / B2 formation.

boff180 wrote: ↑

Tue 17 Jun 2025, 3:41 am

An actual US appearance is most likely 2019 when the Atlas that supported the Red Arrows tour was also on static display at events where the Reds appeared.

There was an F-35B at Edwards in 2022. Admittedly not much fuel was burnt getting there.

..., we certainly put up with their presence - be they the residents of Suffolk, North Wales, Scotland, or the Lake District (some of our most valuable tourist areas/national parks/areas of beauty and tranquility, no less),... I for one would like to 'put up' with quite a bit more. Thank you Uncle ...

Does anyone know as to when the USAF will announce their flying displays? About 6 months ago That's just ACC. I'm going to take a wild stab at sometime in the next four weeks although around 04 July has traditionally seen announcements. At the risk of mod wrath, Mildenhall and Fairford are not ACC....

... and then the ATL2 demo was announced - surely a star item in any reasonable enthusiast’s book - and people are straight back into needing another “star”. Perhaps a bit niche. One for the hard core. While I acknowledge its rarity, it's a toilet break for me. A star is the one demo that you go to...

I've been mulling over the predominantly negative sentiment on this site and others I visit. I think it comes down to anticipation. For the general public, the Reds are confirmed and there'll be other fast and noisy flying machines so they have plenty to look forward to. For those with a penchant fo...

bobby 1211 wrote: ↑

Thu 12 Jun 2025, 9:49 pm

you're in luck then because 495th Squadron are rumoured to attend this year, that's according to spotters at Lakenheath.

I do like a hot rumour and they don't come hotter than Fat Amy.

I was just compiling a playlist to listen to on arrivals day and have decided to put 'Ride of the Valkyries' on repeat.

bobby 1211 wrote: ↑

Thu 12 Jun 2025, 8:52 pm

Riat website has just updated, Tunisian Air Force declined, Italian Army added as ongoing

Just when I thought the show could do with a star item, along comes the Italian Army with their

You can see U-2 flying most days at Fairford so it's not that big a deal. Just do some non-show spotting. I've heard this argument trotted out a few times. It's just not reasonable. First, Fairford may not be local and second, from outside the fence line you can't get as close. The only thing missi...

To the extent that people were saying that the show is lacking a “star” item, the ATL2 must surely be it? For the hard core enthusiast maybe, but I wonder what the response from the other 99,993 would be? My guess... Red Arrows and Harrier. For those in the middle like me, I'm still waiting for som...

frank wrote: ↑

Thu 05 Jun 2025, 2:15 pm

I am frankly amazed that nothing has leaked out yet.

Never was a truer word said.

I was hoping for a Hawkeye from the French but the Brequet will have to do. Still a few more updates to go... Fingers still crossed.

There must be a threshold for FRIAT economic viability. If they don't get enough renewals, it's possible they'll look to use the prime real estate of the FRIAT stand for another hospitality tent. It looks like general ticket sales are strong so they won't lose revenue associated with entry. In fact,...

Miramar is not great for photos... Thanks for the advice Berf. It'll be useful for pre-planning my day and for anyone else who views this thread. I'll likely try a couple of spots on each day for a variety of angles but start with your advice. Nice formation t/o shot of the hornets despite the chal...

Wish I could have seen some of this stuff back in its 'heyday', proper fighter town with Tomcats and Skyhawks I wish I could go back in time. I know I didn't appreciate it back then as much as I would now plus, we have much better camera equipment now. I was looking at some old slides and it was li...

Is it your first time at those shows? First time at Miramar airshow although I first went to Miramar in the 90's. Back then it was just wall to wall F-14's and Top Gun F-5's/A-4's. Boring :wink: Went to Huntington a few years back. The weather was good. It was a great show including a few surprises...

Anyone on here planning on doing Miramar? I'll be there on Friday and Saturday. I'm also doing Huntington the following weekend for Growler pair, Thunderbirds and F-35A demo [weather permitting]. I'll also be in the sidewinder for any statics and demo's that want a bit of low level action on their ...

Website now up. Similar line up to last year with a couple of additions. Blue Angels F-22 Raptor Demo F-35B Lightning II Demo T-38 Talon Demo Marine Air-Ground Task Force Demo incl F-18C, F-35C, CH-53E, UH-1Y, AH-1Z AV-8B Harrier II Flybys MV-22 Osprey Demo C-17 Globemaster III Demo KC-135 Stratotan...

jasonT1981 wrote: ↑

Sat 31 May 2025, 11:39 pm

But that £200 disco enclosure isn't even on crowdline? LOL

They have a prime view of the static though.

I may have completely miss understood whats changed, but that’s my take. https://www.airtattoo.com/media/gqhpshiz/2025-enclosures-map-01.jpg?rmode=max&width=879&height=626 FRIATers still get a good view from their elevated grandstand position. The tower now has a better view without a grand...