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flight79 wrote:did anyone notice the French alpha jet in static TBC ?

That'll be because they don't yet know which ones ( Squadron-wise ) they're getting.
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Airwolfhound wrote:
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Airshowhammer wrote:
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Brevet Cable wrote:Meh !! Mostly statics ( other than the A400M , which is nothing new ) !! :tumbleweed:

Smaller display venues & the likes of Yeovilton manage to have the Bronco in their flying display , yet RIAT plonks it on static again.

And still no additions to the Friday display.


They perhaps need to, RIAT doesn't and one of those acts that plenty would say are lost on the crowdline at FFD (although I personally wouldn't say that).

Good update, I agree with Sam about not tiring of the A400M display :shock:

Airshowhammer wrote:First time in ages we haven't had a flying Tornado!


Umm...what, like 12 months you mean?


Read it properly :wave: we've had one in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015! None this year it seems!


I don't get what I've misread :dunno:

Yeah, you're right Brevet of course. It's just that the aircraft you mention are also cooler than the Bronco too


Come on Chris, thought you were a teacher, makes perfect sense to me.

When was the last time we did NOT have a flying tornado at RIAT ? Ages ago I think you will find (I would have added a friendly smilie but too many have been used already apparently lol)


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Am very happy with that update. Nice to see the A-400 back being thrown about. Also nice to have the Piaggio back as makes a great sound on arrival and departure!!!

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Cherokee and Cessna 172 :rock:

Just in case anyone missed them as they weren't in the update summary. Who needs Moroccan Mirages and a Japanese Shin Maywa. :grin:

Is there any news on the earlier touted stuff from the forum meeting Tom? Massive Chewsets Eagles and Bulgarian Frogfoots were mentioned? :whistle:
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capercaillie wrote:Cherokee and Cessna 172 :rock:

Just in case anyone missed them as they weren't in the update summary. Who needs Moroccan Mirages and a Japanese Shin Maywa. :grin:

Is there any news on the earlier touted stuff from the forum meeting Tom? Massive Chewsets Eagles and Bulgarian Frogfoots were mentioned? :whistle:


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capercaillie wrote:Cherokee and Cessna 172 :rock:

Not forgetting the real biggie for the static park....a Shorts Skvan !! :yahoo: :worship: :clap:
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Brevet Cable wrote:
capercaillie wrote:Cherokee and Cessna 172 :rock:

Not forgetting the real biggie for the static park....a Shorts Skvan !! :yahoo: :worship: :clap:
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Is that a Swedish one? :dunno:
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Civi one....Eureka Aviation.
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Were there any cancellations in this one? I didn't spot any but someone will have better eyes than me for this.

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Brevet Cable wrote:Civi one....Eureka Aviation.


OK, perhaps its Norwegian then.......... :whistle:
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Nope...you've lost me on your train of conversation.....care to elaborate ?? :dunno:
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Brevet Cable wrote:
flight79 wrote:did anyone notice the French alpha jet in static TBC ?

That'll be because they don't yet know which ones ( Squadron-wise ) they're getting.


EAC 00.314

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capercaillie wrote:Cherokee and Cessna 172 :rock:

Just in case anyone missed them as they weren't in the update summary. Who needs Moroccan Mirages and a Japanese Shin Maywa. :grin:

Is there any news on the earlier touted stuff from the forum meeting Tom? Massive Chewsets Eagles and Bulgarian Frogfoots were mentioned? :whistle:


Looks like the Bee Gees have gone deep dive, no response to further enquiries. Likewise Bulgaria all quiet.

Still working them but lots of other matters now taking priority.

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RIAT Air Ops wrote:EAC 00.314

:cuppa:

Doesn't mention that on the update or 'aircraft in the spotlight' pages , though.
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Brevet Cable wrote:
RIAT Air Ops wrote:EAC 00.314

:cuppa:

Doesn't mention that on the update or 'aircraft in the spotlight' pages , though.

Bloody hell, give them a chance. :facepalm: Hardly a deal breaker, is it? :dunno:

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Brevet Cable wrote:
RIAT Air Ops wrote:EAC 00.314

:cuppa:

Doesn't mention that on the update or 'aircraft in the spotlight' pages , though.


For such a pedant, you could at least learn to spell Skyvan properly as well, and as Russ says is it that critical which unit the Alpha Jets are coming from at this stage, I'm surprised you're interested as they'll only be statics - meh! :grin:

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Whoopie-doo.....I missed out a letter.....would have been easier if you'd just said that instead of making daft references to Sweden & Norway. :pinkwafer:

As for the Alpha Jets....if you bothered to read the thread , you'd have seen that my post 'RIAT Air Ops' replied to was in reply to someone wondering why they're down as 'TBC'.
( No , they don't really interest me as I often see QinetiQ's one buzzing around )
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Brevet Cable wrote:Whoopie-doo.....I missed out a letter.....would have been easier if you'd just said that instead of making daft references to Sweden & Norway. :pinkwafer:

As for the Alpha Jets....if you bothered to read the thread , you'd have seen that my post 'RIAT Air Ops' replied to was in reply to someone wondering why they're down as 'TBC'.
( No , they don't really interest me as I often see QinetiQ's one buzzing around )


I do apologise for trying to apply attempted humour to your attempted humour, I thought it may have skveezed out a chuckle. I take it Mr Sturridge has upset you and made you more grouchy than usual. :wave:
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Wissam24 wrote:
capercaillie wrote:Cherokee and Cessna 172 :rock:

Just in case anyone missed them as they weren't in the update summary. Who needs Moroccan Mirages and a Japanese Shin Maywa. :grin:

Is there any news on the earlier touted stuff from the forum meeting Tom? Massive Chewsets Eagles and Bulgarian Frogfoots were mentioned? :whistle:


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capercaillie wrote:I do apologise for trying to apply attempted humour to your attempted humour, I thought it may have skveezed out a chuckle. I take it Mr Sturridge has upset you and made you more grouchy than usual. :wave:

Nope.....it was the realisation that I'd have to go to work tonight and endure all the drunken muppits staggering around chanting inane insults & obscenities about England and generally being a pain.
And so far , it would appear that I was correct. Oh , and the Council are digging up various sections of road & pavement , thus providing the aforementioned muppits plenty of bollards & plastic barriers to kick over / throw around ! :down:
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RIAT Air Ops wrote:Looks like the Bee Gees have gone deep dive, no response to further enquiries.

What a 'Tragedy' :biggrin:
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Not sure if this has been posted yet, only just noticed it on the RIAT website

Cancellations
Belgian Air Component
L-21B Super Cub
German Air Force
A310MRTT
Italian Air Force
HH-101A Caesar Reparto Sperimentale Volo
Royal Netherlands Air Force
C-130H Hercules 336 Sqn

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andrew653 wrote:Not sure if this has been posted yet, only just noticed it on the RIAT website

Cancellations
Belgian Air Component
L-21B Super Cub
German Air Force
A310MRTT
Italian Air Force
HH-101A Caesar Reparto Sperimentale Volo
Royal Netherlands Air Force
C-130H Hercules 336 Sqn


Quite a few significant cancellations there - was looking forward to the HH-101A and Super Cub. :sad:

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andrew653 wrote:Italian Air Force
HH-101A Caesar Reparto Sperimentale Volo

Oh pants :sad:

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