RIAT Update 23-MAY-2024

Gepubliceerd op 23 mei 2024 om 13:02

Three flying display additions to kick-off this week's update, courtesy of the Italian Air Force! At RIAT 2024 we're pleased to have their F-2000A Typhoon, C-27J Spartan and T-346A Master all performing in the flying display. These displays are very relevant for our 'Pushing the Boundaries' theme highlighting flight test and evaluation, as the 'Reparto Sperimentale di Volo' are the Italian Air Force's flight test unit. The Italian Air Force hope to also provide aircraft for static display, confirmation of which should follow in the coming weeks.

Another week, and more F-16s to join the special 'Viper Line' static display as we mark the aircraft's 50th anniversary! This week we're very pleased to confirm the attendance of Romanian Air Force who are sending their F-16AM Fighting Falcons to RIAT for the first time. These jets wear an attractive camouflage pattern to add a splash of colour to the growing line of F-16s from many operators which will be a unique sight at RIAT 2024. In addition, we'll also see a C-27J Spartan on static display from Romania.

This week we can also add a trio of Royal Air Force Typhoons to our static display. Firstly, as part of our 'Pushing the Boundaries' theme 41 Squadron will participate with their aircraft which is used for trials and development. Secondly, 12 Squadron will send one of their jets which will be parked alongside the previously confirmed Qatar Emiri Air Force assets. Finally, the static Typhoon to be parked near the RAF Experience (at the eastern end of the showground) will be coming from II(AC) Squadron at RAF Lossiemouth.

2x Romanian Air Force - General Dynamics F-16AM Fighting Falcon | STATIC

© Dragos Samoilescu | Jetphotos

As part of the celebration of 50 years of the F-16, the Romanian Air Force will be sending a pair of aircraft to take part in our static display lineup.

Romanian Air Force - Leonardo C-27J Spartan | STATIC

© Luca Radulescu | Jetphotos

The Romanian Air Force will be sending one of their C-27Js for static display at this year’s Air Tattoo. The aircraft will be provided by the 902nd Operational Air Transport and Aerophotogrametric Squadron based at Bucharest – Otopeni IAP as part of the NATO 75th anniversary.

Italian Air Force - Leonardo C-27J Spartan | FLYING

© Giovanni van Erven

We are pleased to announce that the Italian Air Force are providing their popular C-27J solo display for this year’s Air Tattoo. Flown by test pilots from the 311° Gruppo Volo known as the Reparto Sperimentale Volo (Experimental Flight Unit), the aircraft will be displaying as part of the celebration of the 75th anniversary of NATO.

Italian Air Force - Eurofighter F-2000A Typhoon | FLYING

© Giovanni van Erven 

We are pleased to announce that the Italian Air Force are providing their popular F-2000 Typhoon solo display for this year’s Air Tattoo. Flown by test pilots from the 311° Gruppo Volo known as the Reparto Sperimentale Volo (Experimental Flight Unit), the aircraft will be displaying as part of the celebration of the 75th anniversary of NATO.

Italian Air Force - Leonardo T-346A Master | FLYING

© Giovanni van Erven

We are pleased to announce that the Italian Air Force are providing their T-346A solo display for this year’s Air Tattoo. Flown by test pilots from the 311° Gruppo Volo known as the Reparto Sperimentale Volo (Experimental Flight Unit), the aircraft will be displaying as part of the celebration of the 75th anniversary of NATO.

2x Royal Air Force - BAe Systems Typhoon FGR.4 | STATIC

© Giovanni van Erven

The RAF are also supplying three further Typhoons for static display in support of the themes this year. Joining our line-up of Qatari Emiri Air Force aircraft will be a Typhoon FGR4 from 12 Squadron which is a joint Qatari/RAF Squadro plus a second FGR4 will be provided by 2 Squadron in as part of the 75th anniversary of NATO. Finally, a two-seat Typhoon T3 will be provided by 41Sqn who undertake test and evaluation duties as part of the Pushing the Boundaries theme.

Royal Air Force - BAe Systems Typhoon T.3 | STATIC

© Giovanni van Erven

The RAF are also supplying three further Typhoons for static display in support of the themes this year. Joining our line-up of Qatari Emiri Air Force aircraft will be a Typhoon FGR4 from 12 Squadron which is a joint Qatari/RAF Squadro plus a second FGR4 will be provided by 2 Squadron in as part of the 75th anniversary of NATO. Finally, a two-seat Typhoon T3 will be provided by 41Sqn who undertake test and evaluation duties as part of the Pushing the Boundaries theme.

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