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F22's Due for RIAT (unconfirmed)

Postby mrjake2002 » Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:36 pm

While browsing another forum i read this -
Hi All,

While at the MacDill Airshow a couple of weeks ago my father was lucky enough to speak to the pilot of the F-22 on display and according to him there are plans for two of their aircraft from Tyndall AFB to participate in this years International Air Tattoo. One of the aircraft is also due to take part in the flying programme.

Hope this is of some interest to you all, as I know you were all wondering.
Cheers Andy.


I hope this is true! (the f22 also features on this years poster) :)
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Re: F22's Due for RIAT (unconfirmed)

Postby Mictheslik » Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:44 pm

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PLEASE be true!!!!!

On the questionnaire last year for what I would like to see I put Thunderbirds, Blue Angels and F22......looks like they might be listneing to me ;)

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Re: F22's Due for RIAT (unconfirmed)

Postby Tweek » Tue Apr 17, 2007 1:59 pm

Some Russian metal would be nicer. ;)
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Re: F22's Due for RIAT (unconfirmed)

Postby F3Hadlow » Tue Apr 17, 2007 2:04 pm

Calm down chaps, this is still a rumour, nothing more. Until the RIAT team confirm it, and it's touching down at Fairford don't get your hopes up, because things can change.
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Re: F22's Due for RIAT (unconfirmed)

Postby Craig. » Tue Apr 17, 2007 3:00 pm

That might just sway my decision. But we shall see.
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Re: F22's Due for RIAT (unconfirmed)

Postby mrjake2002 » Wed Apr 18, 2007 4:55 pm

The same forum also stated that two indian flankers are due to fly aswell... but little info on that yet.
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Re: F22's Due for RIAT (unconfirmed)

Postby Craig. » Wed Apr 18, 2007 5:41 pm

In reality, until its there flying infront of you, its not certain to be there. I've been to countless airshows where a flying aircraft has been cancelled from the display, for mechanical or operational reasons.
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Re: F22's Due for RIAT (unconfirmed)

Postby davies2201 » Fri Apr 20, 2007 11:44 am

Hello all

Firstly I will introduce myself I am Adam I work at the Royal International Air Tattoo. There are rumours around staff about the F22 being at the airshow this year, those rumours have been around since last year. They are hoping as its the anniversary of the USAF they will produce a good turn out.  When I know for sure, I will post and let you guys/gals know. However even when confirmed, nobody can 100% say that they will be there on the day - like many of you have said. However so far the B52, B1 and the stealth aircraft will be back this year.

Adam :)
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Re: F22's Due for RIAT (unconfirmed)

Postby mrjake2002 » Fri Apr 20, 2007 2:08 pm

Hey Adam... welcome to Simv!

Thanks for letting us know!
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Re: F22's Due for RIAT (unconfirmed)

Postby Tweek » Fri Apr 20, 2007 3:19 pm

Hey Adam... welcome to Simv!

Thanks for letting us know!  :) Anything on those Indian Flankers i've heard about?


I've heard no solid facts saying they'll be in the flying display. Any such remarks will just be speculation.

However, there are going to be static Su-30s at Waddington (along with an IL-76 and IL-78 as support). If there are any Flankers to attend RIAT, they'll probably be in the static.

I wouldn't say no to a flying example, though.
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Re: F22's Due for RIAT (unconfirmed)

Postby Anark » Fri Apr 20, 2007 4:20 pm

Looking like a good year for me so far.
Already going to RIAT and my brother just happens to be karting at Newark when the Waddington Airshow is on.

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Re: F22's Due for RIAT (unconfirmed)

Postby davies2201 » Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:38 am

[quote][quote]Hey Adam... welcome to Simv!

Thanks for letting us know!
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Re: F22's Due for RIAT (unconfirmed)

Postby davies2201 » Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:39 am

Stearman Georg Raab  
Stearman x 4 Team Guinot  
T6 MK IV Harvard Woodchurch Warbirds USAF 60th  
Vampire T11 Vampire Preservation Group  
VPM M16 David Bolsover  

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Antonov An-2 Colt Verd Nabbs  
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Re: F22's Due for RIAT (unconfirmed)

Postby Tweek » Sat Apr 21, 2007 9:42 am

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CF-18 Hornet x 2 4 Wing  


According to the official CF-18 display dates, it's no longer supposed to be attending RIAT. Dunno how true it is, but I'm going by the Canadian's schedule, rather than the speculated.
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Re: F22's Due for RIAT (unconfirmed)

Postby mrjake2002 » Sat Apr 21, 2007 1:32 pm

Canadian Forces - Air Component
CC-150 Polaris 437 Squadron, 8 Wing Agile & Adaptable  
CF-18 Hornet x 2 4 Wing  


According to the official CF-18 display dates, it's no longer supposed to be attending RIAT. Dunno how true it is, but I'm going by the Canadian's schedule, rather than the speculated.


Oh damn. I suppose there is a finnish 5-18 going though.
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