Hey all, What do we think the likelihood of one of the new RAF E7 Wedgetail appearing? Seen the first airframe has had it's first flight and painted, so they are maybe chucking all the equipment inside of it now? So it could be a possibility maybe for static, solo flyby or with the Reds? Maybe the ...

I don't know what my personal limit would be for Riat. But there is nothing else like this really, at the same scale. There are some big ones in Europe but going there would surely either cost similar at best or more. Having the 'best' and 'biggest' military airshow just 'round the corner' means I w...

Thanks for all the comments regarding these programs. I was curious after hearing these rumbles from an active serving member. I completely get where a few of you are coming from with your thoughts.

https://twitter.com/destroye83/status/1882151980967276633?s=46&t=MrByk9E0ZD1fN2EAXOlQkw You beat me to it ! Love how many classic fast jets are restored and being restored over in the States Not sure if I have ever seen a Mig 23 in the sky. Maybe one of their latter appearances at Riat. Althoug...

Can't be many other privately owned flying Cobra's? Wary of thread drift, but there are quite a few in the States (I believe that the Army flying museum in Georgia alone practically has a squadron of them!), but not too many elsewhere. There is a more authentic-looking one flying in the Czech Repub...

That is a big announcement! I have seen that the Flying Bull Cobra goes to a few shows in Europe and wondered if it would ever come over here. Very rare and unique display. Can't be many other privately owned flying Cobra's?

Tommy wrote: ↑

Thu 23 Jan 2025, 7:11 am

The website now shows Red Bull’s TAH-1 Cobra in the flying display.

Excellent addition.

No idea if it is any different, but when I went to Miramar last year we didn't show a ticket until we had to go into our enclosure bit. Didn't show a ticket when entering the base or when going through security. Also I am very jealous! I have been looking that this one debating just popping over to ...

I've always wondered what current or ex members of the armed forces make of these kind of series. I remember watching a few of the warship ones, which I enjoyed. Then someone at my work who knows a current member of the Navy said that he apparently cannot stand the programs. Wonder if current RAF pe...

Cracking shots ! Some of those pictures are very very crisp !

Thanks for all of your replies. I read that although they are at the end of their life spans, both the Fitters and Fulcrums are still hanging around for a couple of years. Like you all said, it doesn't mean they are going to be active at all. I just thought if, a big IF, they get announced in some f...

Domvickery wrote: ↑

Fri 17 Jan 2025, 2:21 pm

After a few rumbles of 'will the BBMF carry on this year', that seems to say that the next few years are looking good

Thank you very much !

Just looking for a bit of info ... For a Christmas present I have a VIP tour of the Vulcan at Southend. Really looking forward to seeing such a legendary aircraft up close. I am also looking to get tickets for the first fast taxi run of the year in May. Does anyone know when the tickets are likely t...

I know it was mentioned in earlier earlier posts on here. But with the New Zealand 757s up for replacement it would be great to get them one more time. Not sure how many flying hours they have left in them so I know it is a long shot! But they were down a couple of years ago to attend but then cance...

Another one I am keeping an eye on. If ... IF a Mig 29 or SU 22 are confirmed I will give this a go. Make a short city break to Warsaw with an airshow thrown in, why not!

https://x.com/rnblackcats/status/1877403226879742062?s=46 Black cats to return ? I would like to see them again at next year’s show. It’s rare to get a pairs heli demo. Saw the solo and pairs display last year. First time seeing them. Very impressed with the pairs display, really enjoyed it. I am s...

Yeah although of course it doesn't mean anything ... if they were at an airshow the weekend of RIAT then there is a 0% chance they are coming. If they are free ... there is at least the possibility that they could come

Black cats to return ? I would like to see them again at next year’s show. It’s rare to get a pairs heli demo.

https://twitter.com/bnodesk/status/1877573026838986958?s=46&t=MrByk9E0ZD1fN2EAXOlQkw https://twitter.com/aviation_intel/status/1877584313065287787?s=46&t=MrByk9E0ZD1fN2EAXOlQkw The drone was flying despite a Temporary Flight Restriction TFR imposed by the FAA over the area from Jan. 9 to Ja...

Still a really impressive view of the show from the satellite view. Always like the top down views of riat, even the ones from the heli. Gives you a real scale of the size of the show

Well you got me looking ... I thought I was onto something, but turns out I have just randomly found a private jet lol. Just to the South East of Brize is a village called Aston. In one of the fields just below it you'll see a white business jet

Thank you both for the info. I'll keep a look out to see if the display location changes, looks to be roughly where the aquarium is. I'll probably try and go one day to the static and then maybe stay near there seeing takeoffs etc and then spend the other day on the beach for the show. It looks like...

I am looking at going to this later on in the year. Randomly my girlfriend suggested going to Malta on a holiday so I have managed to swing it to go in September around the 28-29th ... genius I know. Has anyone been before and have any tips or info regarding the show? Never been and not really seen ...