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.
2010 AIRSHOWS
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RIAT 2010 Main Themes:
Battle of Britain 70th Anniversary
In 2010 we will celebrate one of the most iconic moments in modern history - the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. The Air Tattoo will salute the multi-national World War II pilots, referred to by Winston Churchill as 'the few', who fought off the aerial invasion of Britain in 1940, against all odds.
Training
This is the operational theme for the participants to ensure that those Air Forces attending the Air Tattoo with their aircraft really benefit from the experience. From ab initio flying through to type conversion flying, training is essential to prepare aircrews for future operations.
Cadet150
2010 will mark 150 years since the Cadet movement started, when the Cadet Corps was formed to bolster the country's defences following the Crimean War. Although their role has changed over the years, they take pride in their affinity with the Armed Forces – the Royal Air Force, the Royal Navy, the Army and - and the lessons of good citizenship and discipline. The Royal International Air Tattoo has strong links to the Cadet movement and will help them celebrate Cadet150.
Tri@RIAT
The Tri@RIAT attraction brings together a feast of entertaining and interactive activities that are specifically designed to inspire and excite youngsters. From engineering and robotics to sport and music, there's a wealth of opportunities for young people to expand their horizons through play.
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Sun 17-18 July 2010 - Royal International Air Tattoo
Provisional Participating Aircraft:
Red Arrows (F)
RAF Hawk T1 (F)
RAF Tucano T1 (F)
RAF Tutor T1 (F)
F-86A Sabre (F)
RNZAF B757 (F)
Romanian MiG-21 Lancer (F)
USAF C-17 (F) - TBC
Patrouille de Suisse (F)
Swiss P3 Flyers (Pilatus P3 Aerobatic Team) (F)
Hurricane (R4118) (F)
Alenia C-27j Spartan (s)
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Admission TICKETS for Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th July 2010
*Earlybird admission ticket Saturday - £32.50
*Earlybird admission ticket Sunday - £32.50
Advance admission ticket Saturday - £37.50
Advance admission ticket Sunday - £37.50
Admission ticket Saturday or Sunday - £42.50
*Book now at the reduced Earlybird rate and save £'s on the cost of your admission ticket
plus pay no booking fee on all tickets until 28 February 2010!
Please see the official website for detailed ticket prices and booking.
Please note that you must buy tickets in advance -
Tickets will not be sold at the gate!
Ticketline - FREEPHONE 0800 107 1940.
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
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RIAT 2008 Camping and B&B
Totterdown Hill Campsite
website: www.totterdownhillcampsite.co.uk/
Fairford Airshow Camping and 'Park and View'
website: www.fairfordairshowcamping.co.uk
Fairford B&B
website: www.fairford-bed-breakfast.co.uk/
Fairford FC Camping
website: www.fairfordfccamping.co.uk
Highworth Guest house
website: www.highlandsofhighworth.co.uk/
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Local Tourist Information Centres:
For accommodation and campsite reservations and information on transport and local amenities please contact a local Tourist Information Centre:
Cirencester 01285 654180
Swindon 01793 530328
Cheltenham 01242 522878
Gloucester 01452 396572
Centrepoint offer a reservation service for hotel and camp site bookings.
Telephone: 0800 975 4577
+44 (0) 1793 435588 (outside the UK)
Fax: +44 (0) 1793 485600
E-Mail: sales@centrepoints.co.uk
Travel:
Frequent shuttle buses will leave Swindon Bus Station (close to the train station) for RAF Fairford, these buses travel along a specially designated route thus giving passengers a fast-track entry to the Airshow.
Traffic Map:
Click here for a colour coded traffic map for getting to RIAT.
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.
Press Releases and News for RIAT 2010
Latest Release at top.
Royal International Air Tattoo 2010
AIR TATTOO OFFERS SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND ...
Royal International Air Tattoo 2010
EARLYBIRDS' SET AIR TATTOO RECORD...
Royal International Air Tattoo 2010
AIR TATTOO OFFERS EARLYBIRDS BIG SAVINGS...
Royal International Air Tattoo 2010
AIR TATTOO SET FOR MIG-NIFICENT DISPLAY...
Royal International Air Tattoo 2010
AIR TATTOO INVITES LUFTWAFFE TO JOIN BATTLE OF BRITAIN FLYPAST TRIBUTE
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RIAT - Future Dates
2010 - Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 July
2011 - Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 July
2012 - Saturday 07 & Sunday 08 July
2013 - Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 July
2014 - Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 July
2015 - Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 July
2016 - Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 July
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