Whos Going to RIAT

Im going:woot:
 
I'm undecided, could sit in my garden and catch them just as they turn around and head back to the airfield, or I could cycle a few miles over to Fairford and set up in a field somewhere...:) My friend actually lives at the end of the runway - and none of their family is into photography or planes!!

It's quite funny cycling past the massive traffic jams - last year was the worst I've ever seen so if any of you guys are travelling any distance make sure you're early!!
 
What and where is RIAT ??? :shrug:
 
I`ll be there, though only for the saturday. Anyone have any idea how early you need to get to the gate to avoid most of the traffic?
 
Im going.. :woot:
 
Me too... Saturday only for me...

Its nearly beer and (Hopefully) Sunburn day....
 
If anyone is going to park & view on the Friday afternoon, there is a special event taking place onsite when the Queen will be attending (parading of colours). At the end, there is a flypast celebrating the 90 years of the RAF containing 90 aircraft. Here they are -

3 Chinooks

2 Pumas + 2 Merlins

1 Sea King

4 Gazelles

2 Tutors + 2 Fireflys

BBMF

C-130 + 2 Dominies + 2 King Airs

9 Tucanos

5 Hawks

VC-10

E-3D

Sentinel + 2 Hawks

Nimrod + 2 Hawks

Tristar + 2 Hawks

C-17

9 Typhoons

4 Harriers

9 Tornado F3s

9 Tornado GR4s

Red Arrows

Cannot wait for this. Once in a lifetime oppurtunity !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
i cant make it for the friday!! which is a shame! why do they do that stuff during the week! it should be done at the weekend when everyone can enjoy it! after all.. we PAYED for them!!! lol..
 
fraggle101 said:
i cant make it for the friday!! which is a shame! why do they do that stuff during the week! it should be done at the weekend when everyone can enjoy it! after all.. we PAYED for them!!! lol..
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This event is completely separate to RIAT and the facilities are being used as a lot of aircraft/personnel are already there. It can't be held on the Saturday as security would be an absolute nightmare. There are 5000 people attending that day inc Royalty, VIPs, guests & loads of serving personnel.

The event on the Friday afternoon is similar to 'Trooping the Colour' I believe but for the RAF. The area being used is the large apron where the Thunderbirds & Red Arrows were all parked up last year.

After the event has finished, they've got to dismantle all the grandstands and clear it all away so all the aircraft can be moved back from the other side on the runway (where the B1 & B52 are usually parked).

Just also found out it's on BBC1. 14:15 to 15:00. The 1st 15 minutes are highlights then the 30 mins are live which I presume will be the flypast. Have a look at this link for further details.

http://www.rafspecialevents.co.uk/
 
i want the freq's!! .. Google time..
 
Here's one from todays flypast to whet your appetite for tomorrow and Sunday.
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if you click on Latest News it shows..
 
RIAT "EDIT" IS cancelled for Saturday, damn damn damn

I'm UNpacking, boots, raincoat, brolly and camera.. :(
 
ARSE!

However thanks for making me check.
 
Duxford is going to be quite good... 12 Spits will be there and other stuff..

Going there instead.
 
oldgit said:
ARSE!

However thanks for making me check.
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I was to meet my mates in the farmers field (they are there now) so major dissapointment. Luckily I have tickets for Sunday so prey for good weather.
 
Veracocha said:
I was to meet my mates in the farmers field (they are there now) so major dissapointment. Luckily I have tickets for Sunday so prey for good weather.
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Now thats just rubbing it in for us that have not got Sunday tickets you could have lied and acted disappointed like the rest of us.....


Darn Darn Darn Darn.........
 
Shutterman said:
Now thats just rubbing it in for us that have not got Sunday tickets you could have lied and acted disappointed like the rest of us.....


Darn Darn Darn Darn.........
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My Mr's hates mud so if she chickens out there will be a spare ticket available for Sunday. Watch this space Saturday evening.
 
I think that will invoke a bidding war of unprecedented proportions....
 
dabs dabs dabs.... me me me me me me me

Waves crisp mint notes at the monitor........

Jumps up and down trying to get attention....

Oooooh Oooooohh........

Will keep an eye out tomorrow evening... what is going to be the method of distribution... any clues
 
You got my attention:clap:

Subject to the wife bowing out I will meet up somewhere near Fairford, service station maybe.
 
:bang::bang::bang::bang::bang::bang::bang:


Nigel, your going to see the old buckets tomorrow.. you wont want to goto RIAT!!!

Now, Look into my eyes NOT around my eyes into my eyes... ect.. you get the picture.. :bat:
 
Sounds like a plan.....

Fraggle I will bring my biggest rucksack with me and sneak you in.......

Its a maybe of the Vulcan.......

Yahoooooooooooooooooo
 
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