How will you be enjoying the show?

[skidd40]

A nice easy lazy Sunday ,hopefully without the need to direct traffic on my way in this year

[boff180]

As a volunteer, what sort of stuff do they get you doing on a day today basis?

I'm part of the Media Liaison Group, taking last year as an example I.... helped set up the media centre, escorted media when tasked, escorted VIPs/celebrities including driving for them when tasked, provided social media with arrivals/set up photos, took photos of press events in the Techno Zone (the shot of the Defence Secretary here is mine), supported the press office with technical information when needed, photographed the RAF100 Parade, helped set up the press conference for the SkyGuardian arrival, did general tasks as asked by my managers, and above all, had a really great time and met a really great bunch of friends.

[edhunter]

As a volunteer, what sort of stuff do they get you doing on a day today basis?

I'm part of the Media Liaison Group, taking last year as an example I.... helped set up the media centre, escorted media when tasked, escorted VIPs/celebrities including driving for them when tasked, provided social media with arrivals/set up photos, took photos of press events in the Techno Zone (the shot of the Defence Secretary here is mine), supported the press office with technical information when needed, photographed the RAF100 Parade, helped set up the press conference for the SkyGuardian arrival, did general tasks as asked by my managers, and above all, had a really great time and met a really great bunch of friends.

Which celebrities have you met during your time volunteering?

[FarnboroJohn]

Saturday only, early arrival by car with friend, brother and nephew followed by route march with the others down to the village and back in the queue, East end static once in, show, West end static before being shooed out, home, pub! Several days sorting photos ensues......

Fingers crossed for the weather and no tech a/c.

[Tommy]

Spending a rare time away from spewing useless over the top boring crap that no-one actually reads in the Brexit thread and happy in the knowledge that most of the rest of you despite all of your differences are also there enjoying the show, howsoever you may enjoy it your own ways.

...And probably chatting about how awesome Yeovilton was.

[Tommy]

provided social media with arrivals

RIAT basically liked his Live Arrivals thread so much they poached him.

[rockfordstone]

i'll be driving up early friday morning and spending the day wandering the parts of the showground which are open. will then retire back to my B&B before going for drinks.

saturday and sunday i'll find myself a decent spot to photograph from and just chill.

[boff180]

Which celebrities have you met during your time volunteering?

Last year it was Carol Vorderman, Col. Al Worden (Apollo 15), Gavin Williamson MP (then Defence Secretary), Tobias Ellwood MP. At meetings for Scampton previously I've also met Rory Underwood.

[edhunter]

Boff, how much of the show do you get to see and are you able to get a ringside seat at arrivals and departures?

[R4118]

I will be driving up from Belgium early Friday, arriving around 7.30 as the gates open. Spending Friday and Saterday at FRIAT.
Saterday after show will be returning to Belgium.

It will be my 24th RIAT. And I was at the show that didn't happen...…

Looking forward to it, each and every year again….

[Logster]

Up early on Friday, driving up from Exeter with my Riat going buddy, to get to Totterdown before the flying starts. Watch the flying from outside the tent then wander down to Fairford for the evening. Next morning pack up at 7ish and into the show. Stay until we get knackered (usually about 5ish) then home to Exeter by 8...can’t wait!!

[DonH]

Leaving Cork 3am Sunday 14th. 3hr drive to Rosslare, ferry to Fishguard, stay in Cardiff Sunday night. Monday to Monday in Kempsford. Mach 3 for the week. Newport Monday 22nd, Llanelli Tuesday, ferry and home for approx 7pm Weds 24th.

Counting down the days.

[Patu]

On Friday we fly to London, take a bus to Swindon and stay there in a hotel until Monday morning when we return to London via Train. Will attend the show on Saturday & Sunday.

[aviodromefriend]

Thursday train to Schiphol (not checked yet where to change trains, probably even the train operator doesn't know what is the best option yet), then KLM 737 to Heathrow T4, Heathrow connect to Heathrow Central Bus Station, National Express to Swindon Bus Station, short walk to the Jury's Inn, depending on time and tiredness maybe walk a bit around. Friday, Saturday and Sunday shuttlebuss to and from Fairford. Monday the reverse of Thursday except the possible walking around in Swindon.

[Luke28]

Ive found this thread very enjoyable. Seeing were people are coming from and how much effort is put in to plan around different variations of public transport etc.

[Duffer]

Leaving Belfast on Sunday 14th, drive to Dublin to her ferry to Holyhead. Stay in Holyhead on Sunday night. Monday drive to Newbury to visit a friend.
On Tuesday check in to my hotel near Swindon until Monday 22nd. Mach 3 in FRIAT stand.
Monday afternoon after arrivals head to Manchester to stay with relations. Tuesday drive to Holyhead (with possible visit to RAF Valley) to get Ferry to Dublin. Arriving back in Belfast around 02:00 on Wednesday

[farnboroughrob]

Monday only for me, I'm am just there for the numbers, wont even take my camera. My dad is 80 and P&V is perfect for us. Tried the full show last year on the Friday and it is just too big for him at his age. I also enjoy the monday more as I have to work for the numbers.

[katio3]

First time at RIAT!! Sunday ticket only. I will be leaving Dundee with my son on the Friday at 6pm Driving down to Carlisle to stay the night there and then down the M6 etc hopefully arriving at the Premier Inn Witney early afternoon. I truly can't wait . I haven't been to a big airshow since Leuchars closed. I've got a shopping list as long as my arm from my 3 year old grandson for adding to his model collection. He's as excited as his auld granny here.

I'd love to see the flypast on Saturday Would any of you guys know of somewhere between Witney and Fairford where I might catch it ??

[IATthenRIAT]

First time at RIAT!! Sunday ticket only. I will be leaving Dundee with my son on the Friday at 6pm Driving down to Carlisle to stay the night there and then down the M6 etc hopefully arriving at the Premier Inn Witney early afternoon. I truly can't wait . I haven't been to a big airshow since Leuchars closed. I've got a shopping list as long as my arm from my 3 year old grandson for adding to his model collection. He's as excited as his auld granny here.

I'd love to see the flypast on Saturday Would any of you guys know of somewhere between Witney and Fairford where I might catch it ??

Not sure if it would work for you but you could try Townsend Farm camping its at Whelford

https://www.fairfordairshowcamping.net/index

[katio3]

First time at RIAT!! Sunday ticket only. I will be leaving Dundee with my son on the Friday at 6pm Driving down to Carlisle to stay the night there and then down the M6 etc hopefully arriving at the Premier Inn Witney early afternoon. I truly can't wait . I haven't been to a big airshow since Leuchars closed. I've got a shopping list as long as my arm from my 3 year old grandson for adding to his model collection. He's as excited as his auld granny here.

I'd love to see the flypast on Saturday Would any of you guys know of somewhere between Witney and Fairford where I might catch it ??

Not sure if it would work for you but you could try Townsend Farm camping its at Whelford

https://www.fairfordairshowcamping.net/index

Oh Thank you!! Looks like there are a few places close by where we can hang out for a bit too

[intothefireuk]

Driving up Friday morning from Heathrow area. Friday ticket only - so spending the day there in the Viewing Village. Drive to Faringdon for overnight stay then up Saturday to find a convenient 'field' outside of RIAT and watch the Saurday show from there. Return home after.

[jingernut]

I'm part of the Media Liaison Group, taking last year as an example I.... helped set up the media centre, escorted media when tasked, escorted VIPs/celebrities including driving for them when tasked, provided social media with arrivals/set up photos, took photos of press events in the Techno Zone (the shot of the Defence Secretary here is mine), supported the press office with technical information when needed, photographed the RAF100 Parade, helped set up the press conference for the SkyGuardian arrival, did general tasks as asked by my managers, and above all, had a really great time and met a really great bunch of friends.

Thanks for the info. Very interesting. Cheers.

[King Cobra]

Full FRIAT Mach 3 package for me. Staying at an inn in Wroughton so not too long a drive to the show each day. Arriving Tuesday evening to avoid a silly o'clock start from home in Bedfordshire on the Wednesday morning. Driving home Monday after we've been kicked out of the grandstand.

[James1971]

Saturday 06:00 start from Bracknell. Unable to make departures, but considering Wednesday arrivals..

*Edit. Doing Wednesday and Thursday too

[Airshowhammer]

In the Ferris Wheel, where else?