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2009 Airshows
F-22 Raptors 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.

2009 AIRSHOWS

18-19 July Royal International Air Tattoo



Win tickets to the Royal International Air Tattoo 2009.



RIAT 2009 Main Themes:

NATO 60th Anniversary
The Royal International Air Tattoo is proud to welcome the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation on the occasion of its 60th anniversary and will showcase a display of aircraft that represent no only the wide variety of tasks NATO performs, but also illustrate its past, present and future. From its inception, RIAT has been committed to shoeing the world's military and industry leaders, as well as the general public, the importance of the NATO Alliance.

This special occasion will be marked by aircraft and aircrew from around the globe coming together to make a spectacular tribute to the core values of NATO: freedom, democracy and security. The Air Tattoo will chart the chronology of NATO's 60 year history, illustrating its political and military growth alongside its crisis management and peace keeping involvement in the Korean War, Cold War, Kosovo and the current War on Terror. As part of this celebration, the Air Tattoo will host a number of NATO Tiger Squadrons, which embody the spirit of NATO, and bring unique colour and vigour to the show.

Sea Search '09
Maritime Patrol and Surveillance have fast become areas of critical importance to the global community. Whether it is protecting a nation's coastal waters or international shipping lanes, preventing illegal smuggling of narcotics or illegal immigration, searching for stricken vessels or rescuing people, the world of military aviation has a major role to play. Sea Search 09 will focus on the aircraft and people that undertake these highly specialised missions.

As modern warfare becomes increasingly more advanced, the information that a commander can learn about the battlefield before engaging an enemy is crucial. Modern surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft, including Unmanned Systems, are being developed and in some cases are in service performing Anti-Submarine Warfare, Anti-Surface-Unit Warfare, Intelligence and Communications Support and Search and Rescue missions. To source and retrieve ever more detailed information, the world's military are turning to increasingly advanced aircraft equipped with world leading reconnaissance systems.

The Royal International Air Tattoo is proud to be able to salute the role that the brave men and women fill in national and international operations

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.




Admission TICKETS for Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 2009
Please check 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 - 0800 1071940





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 Football Club Camping website: www.fairfordfccamping.co.uk/

Fairford B&B website: www.fairford-bed-breakfast.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 2009

Latest Release at top.


Royal International Air Tattoo Press Release. COMMENTATOR DAN NETS HIS DREAM JOB....

Royal International Air Tattoo Press Release. RARE VULCAN SET TO SOAR AT AIR TATTOO....

Royal International Air Tattoo Press Release. 2012 OLYMPICS PROMPTS DISPLAY OF UNITY BETWEEN UK AIRSHOWS....

Royal International Air Tattoo News Release. FRENCH AIR FORCE JET MAKES RIAT DEBUT....

Royal International Air Tattoo News Release. ROYAL NAVY AIRPOWER DEMO AT AIR TATTOO....

Royal International Air Tattoo Press Release. AIR TATTOO WELCOMES 51st NATION ON BOARD....

Royal International Air Tattoo Press Release. AIR TATTOO'S 2009 POSTER TAKES OFF....

Royal International Air Tattoo News Release. AIR TATTOO TO MARK NATO ANNIVERSARY....

Royal International Air Tattoo Press Release. RIAT 2009 Parking....

Royal International Air Tattoo Press Release. AIR TATTOO RELEASES CUT-PRICE TICKETS....






RIAT - Future Dates

2009 - Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July
2010 - Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 July
2011 - Saturday 16 & Sunday 17 July
2012 - Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 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







RIAT 2009 Participation list
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