The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) is a very large Air show containing hundreds of modern military aircraft in the static line-up and air display from many different countries around the world.
This Airshow is usually held at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire which is a large base used infrequently by USAF deployments which makes it an ideal venue for such a large Airshow.
RIAT usually takes place over a weekend in July, and you can also view the aircraft on arrival days and departure day.
Click here to visit the official website of the Royal International Air Tattoo.
2013 AIRSHOWS
20-21 July
Royal International Air Tattoo 2013
Click here for RAF Fairford (RIAT) Airshow Accommodation.
RIAT 2013 Main Themes:
Public Theme - A Celebration of Aviation Excellence
Following the star studded line-up at the Royal International Air Tattoo in 2012 the aim is for a repeat performance in 2013, so what better theme than a 'Celebration of Aviation Excellence'.
What other airshow in the UK, or Europe or even the rest of the world, had a total of 39 air arms from 25 nations bringing in 268 aircraft and 10 hot-air balloons to their event? The Air Tattoo also had debut visits from the air arms of Japan, Colombia and South Korea as well as 6 individual aerobatic display teams.
For 2013 the variety and quality of the aircraft attending is paramount so our visitors get to experience interesting aircraft on the ground, and exciting and spectacular flying in the sky. Planning for unique flypasts and formations is underway and we are looking to again attract the specially painted aircraft that add that extra colour and vitality to the Air Tattoo.
We aim to maintain the Air Tattoo's reputation as one of the greatest international military airshows, celebrating aviation excellence, where the aircraft, pilots and aircrew are definitely the stars of the show!
Operational Theme - SkyGuardian
Every minute of every day throughout the year, civilian and military aircraft around the world are ready to take to the air to respond to those in need and provide rapid assistance or protection from a very wide range of potential or actual dangers.
From border and coastal patrols, airborne interception to rapid medical assistance and evacuation, police services and firefighting, the Air Tattoo's operational theme SkyGuardian will highlight the important role these aircraft play in safeguarding life, land and liberty around the globe.
Civil and military operators of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, who perform airborne reconnaissance, information-gathering, interception, search and rescue and diverse humanitarian tasks –– among many others –– are invited to demonstrate their capabilities and those of their aircraft and to share their knowledge and experience with fellow aviators.
Whether performing a role demonstration as part of the Air Tattoo's seven-hour flying display, or engaging one-to-one with visitors in the static park, SkyGuardian seeks to reflect both the high profile public-facing activities and the less well-known operations conducted by air arms and civilian agencies in the fulfilment of their current international, national and local commitments.
SkyGuardian will also look widely across the development of 'eyes in the sky' and the aircraft, helicopters, UAVs, drones, airships and balloons involved in recent times and will look forward to the enhanced technology now being introduced.
RIAT 2013 and SkyGuardian will demonstrate to its many visitors from air arms, industry and commerce, national and local government, emergency services and the general public from around the world how aircraft are providing an often unseen vital service to them 24/7.
Brazilian Air Force
Embraer R-99 (S)
KC-130H Hercules (S)
Civilian
Alenia C-27J Spartan (S)
Beech G18S (S)
Breitling Wingwalking Team x4 (F)
Royal Jordanian Falcons (F)
Lockheed P-38L Lightning (Raging Bulls) (F)
Lockheed Super Constellation (S)
Vought F4U-4 Corsair (Raging Bulls) (F)
Vulcan XH558 (F)
Colombian Air Force
KC-767 ‘Jupiter’ tanker/transporter (S)
Royal Danish Air Force
CL604 Challenger (S)
EH101 Merlin (S)
Finnish Air Force
EADS CASA C-295M (S)
Finnish Army Aviation
NHIndustries NH90 TTH (S)
NHIndustries NH90 TTH (F)
German Air Force
Airbus A310 MRTT (S)
Panavia Tornado ECR/IDS x 2 (S)
German Navy
Dornier Do-228 (S)
Lockheed P-3C Orion (S)
Westland Sea King Mk41 (S)
Westland Sea Lynx Mk88A (S)
Greek Air Force
EMB-145 AEW&C (S)
Italian Air Force
Il Frecce Tricolori Display Team (F)
Alenia C-27J Spartan(F)
EF-2000 Typhoon(F)
Eurofighter EF-2000 x 2 (S)
Royal Jordanian Air Force
Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules (S)
Royal Netherlands Air Force
Boeing AH-64D Apache (S)
Boeing AH-64D Apache (F)
Dornier Do-228 (S)
Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules (S)
Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon (F)
McDonnell Douglas KDC-10
Royal Norwegian Air Force
Dassault Falcon 20(S)
Swedish Air Force
SAAB JAS-39 Gripen (F)
SAAB JAS-39 Gripen (S)
Swiss Air Force
Beech 1900D (S)
Swiss PC-7 Display Team(F)
Army Air Corps
AgustaWestland AW159 Wildcat Mk1 TBC (S)
Boeing Westland WAH-64 Longbow Apache (F)
Britten-Norman Islander/Defender (S)
Lynx (Mk7/Mk9A TBC) (F)
QinetiQ
AgustaWestland 109 (S)
Alpha Jet (S)
ASTRA Hawk T1 (S)
BAE Systems Avro RJ100 (S)
Royal Air Force
Airbus A330 Voyager TBC (S)
Red Arrows (F)
BAE Systems Hawk T2 x 2 (S)
Beech King Air B200 (S)
Boeing C-17A Globemaster III (S)
Boeing C-17A Globemaster III (F)
Boeing Chinook TBC (F)
Boeing Chinook TBC (S)
Eurocopter Squirrel HT1 (S)
GR4 Tornado (S)
GR4 Tornado (F)
Grob 115E Tutor TBC (S)
Grob Tutor (F)
BBMF - Lancaster, Hurricane, Spitfire (F)
Lockheed L-1011 TriStar (F)
Merlin helicopter (S)
Tucano T1 (F)
Typhoon FGR4 (F)
Vickers VC-10 (S)
Westland Sea King HAR Mk3 (S)
Royal Navy
Merlin HM Mk1 (S)
Sea King ASaC Mk7 (S)
Sea King HAR Mk5 (S)
Westland Lynx (S)
RNHF Sea Fury (F)
BBMF Lancaster flypast with a pair of 617sqn Tornado GR4 aircraft.
Click here for RAF Fairford (RIAT) Airshow Accommodation.
Admission TICKETS for Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st July 2013
Click here to book online and for ticket pricing including Earlybird & Enclosure prices.
Purchase tickets online or call the FREEPHONE ticket hotline 0800 107 1940 (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm).
CAR PARKING - free of charge.
Opening Times
Gates open at 7.30am
Flying display starts at 10.30am
Flying display due to finish at 5.30pm
Showground is closed by 8.30pm.
Accommodation and Campsite Reservations and Information
KEMPSFORD CAMPING
The Kempsford Campsite (also previously known as Reevey Camping) will again be operating for the duration of The Royal International Air Tattoo. As last year, it will be conveniently located on the southern perimeter fence line of RAF Fairford with easy pedestrian access to the airfield. The walk to the nearest public gate is approximately two minutes.
Kempsford Campsite, Dunfield, Fairford, Glos.
Airshow Camping Limited, Fairford, GL7 4HP
Tel: 07821 613705
Email: info@airshowcamping.co.uk
More details at www.airshowcamping.co.uk
Local Tourist Information Centres:
For accommodation and campsite reservations and information on transport and local amenities please contact a local Tourist Information Centre:
Centrepoint offer a reservation service for hotel and camp site bookings.
Telephone: +44 (0) 1793 435588
Fax: +44 (0) 1793 485600
E-Mail: sales@centrepoints.co.uk
Website: www.centrepoints.co.uk
Travel & Traffic Map: Click here for a colour coded traffic map for getting to RIAT and Travel Information.
Air Tattoo Live Radio:
Tune into Air Tattoo Live on 87.7 MHz, the Air Tattoo’s very own radio station, for up-to-the-minute air show news, traffic bulletins, interviews, live commentary of the world’s greatest flying display and great music.
The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) is a very large Air show containing hundreds of modern military aircraft in the static line-up and air display from many different countries around the world. 
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