Starting this week with more F-16s for our 'Viper Line' static display as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the type at RIAT 2024! We're very excited to be welcoming a pair of F-16s from Portugal to RIAT; the first time since 2006 we've seen their jets at the show. In addition to the Vipers, the Portuguese Air Force is also sending their new Embraer KC-390 transport aircraft to RIAT for the first time, for static display. Obrigado!
The Lithuanian Air Force will send a pair of aircraft to RIAT to join the NATO 75th Anniversary celebrations, both on static display. We're very excited to see their Mi-8 Hip helicopter coming across to RIAT for the first time in many years. In addition, they'll also send their C-27J Spartan.
Two interesting civilian aircraft added to the static display this week; a Finnish Vinka and Yugoslavian Kraguj. Both aircraft are now operated by private owners who'll be flying them to Fairford in July. The Vinka will be on static display as our memorial tribute to Perttu Karivalo, former member of the RIAT Flying Display Team and European Airshow Council Board member, who passed away in October.
The final addition to the static display this week, another C-17 Globemaster! This jet is coming from the multinational Heavy Airlift Wing, part of Strategic Airlift Capability based at Pápa Air Base in Hungary. The crew plan to have the aircraft open and available for tours throughout the weekend.
Portuguese Air Force - Embaer KC-390 Millenium | STATIC
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As part of the celebration of 75 years of NATO, Portugal will be providing a tanker-transport configured KC-390 Millennium for static display at this year’s Air Tattoo. This is the first time a Portuguese KC-390 has appeared at RAF Fairford.
2x Portuguese Air Force - General Dynamics F-16AM Fighting Falcon | STATIC
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As part of the celebration of 50 years of the F-16, the Portuguese Air Force will be sending a pair of aircraft to take part in our static display lineup.
Lithuanian Air Force - Mil Mi-8T Hip | STATIC
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Lithuania will be sending an Mi-8T for static display at this year’s Air Tattoo as part of the NATO 75th anniversary celebrations.
Lithuanian Air Force - Leonardo C-27J Spartan | STATIC
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Lithuania have attended RIAT with a C-27J numerous times over the past decade and are once again sending an example to this year’s Air Tattoo for static display. The aircraft will be provided by the Transporto Eskadrile from Šiauliai International Airport as part of the NATO 75th anniversary.
NATO - Boeing C-17A Globemaster III | STATIC
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Last appearing in 2022, the HAW will be sending one of their C-17s for static display at this year’s Air Tattoo to mark the 75th anniversary of NATO.
Private - Soko J-20 Kraguj | STATIC
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A privately owned Kraguj will be attending this year’s Air Tattoo
Private - Valmet L-70 Vinka | STATIC
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A privately owned ex-Finnish Air Force Valmet L-70 Vinka will be attending this year’s Air Tattoo and will be taking part in our static display as a memorial tribute to Perttu Karivalo, former member of the RIAT Flying Display Team and European Airshow Council Board member, who passed away in October.
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