F22's Due for RIAT (unconfirmed)

[mrjake2002]

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)

[Mictheslik]

8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) 8-)

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

:D:D

.mic

[Tweek]

Some Russian metal would be nicer.

[F3Hadlow]

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.

[Craig.]

That might just sway my decision. But we shall see.

[mrjake2002]

The same forum also stated that two indian flankers are due to fly aswell... but little info on that yet.

[Craig.]

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.

[davies2201]

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

[mrjake2002]

Hey Adam... welcome to Simv!

Thanks for letting us know!

[Tweek]

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.

[Anark]

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.

[davies2201]

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

Thanks for letting us know!

[davies2201]

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  

Commercial Visitor
Antonov An-2 Colt Verd Nabbs  
AS365N1 Helicopter LNT Aviation Ltd  
DR400/180 David Brook  
Fokker 50 VLM Airlines  
PA-31-250 BJ Aviation  
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That is the published list so far and can be found on, www.airtattoo.com

[Tweek]

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.

[mrjake2002]

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.