The Italian Air Force really took this Typhoon F-2000 through its paces at RIAT 2016. Here is the practice display from the Thursday shot from the FRIAT Grandstand – RAF Fairford
For more information on the 2016 show – https://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/visiting/lookingback/looking-back-at-2016/airshow-aircraft-confirmed-aircraft
After dropping off the F-16s and Soloturk for the 2016 show, this Turkish Air Force KC-135 headed back to work.
For more information on the 2016 show – https://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/visiting/lookingback/looking-back-at-2016/airshow-aircraft-confirmed-aircraft
Day 2 of RIAT 2016 and the RAF fast jet contingent arrived en masse. Three Typhoons and a single Tornado GR4.
The special scheme Typhoon (ZK315) is the 41(R) Test and Evaluation Squadron centenary jet.
For more information on the 2016 show – https://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/visiting/lookingback/looking-back-at-2016/airshow-aircraft-confirmed-aircraft
Ramex Delta did some orientation work around the field before running into break as a three ship. I shot some lovely footage of these guys later in the day on their practice display – coming later this week I expect.
For more information on the 2016 show – https://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/visiting/lookingback/looking-back-at-2016/airshow-aircraft-confirmed-aircraft
Day 2 of RIAT 2016 and the second batch of arrivals shot from the grandstands as part of our FRIAT package from this year.
So the F-15Cs decided to do some pattern work before landing, so in order of landing:
F-15E Strike Eagle (492nd FS Madhatters or Bolars)
x2 F15Cs (493rd FS Grim Reapers)
For more information on the 2016 show – https://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/visiting/lookingback/looking-back-at-2016/airshow-aircraft-confirmed-aircraft
Day 2 of RIAT 2016 and the next arrivals shot from the grandstands as part of our FRIAT package from this year.
In order of appearance:
RAF Airbus A400M
Royal New Zealand Air Force 757
For more information on the 2016 show – https://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/visiting/lookingback/looking-back-at-2016/airshow-aircraft-confirmed-aircraft
The Belgian Air Force F-16 display is always a treat to watch and film. Here is the practice display from the Thursday shot from the FRIAT Grandstand.
For more information on the 2016 show – https://www.airtattoo.com/airshow/visiting/lookingback/looking-back-at-2016/airshow-aircraft-confirmed-aircraft
One for the jet engine nerds out there.
I was browsing through some older vids in my back catalogue the other day and came across some older footage of C-5Bs and the unique sound of the old TF39. This sound only exists on videos like this now, so it seems like my duty to get this sound back out there, because otherwise it’ll be gone forever!
Each of these engines produces around 25 tons of thrust. The uprated CF6 on the C-5M produces 22% more thrust than the old TF39, but is 98% less interesting to listen to in my humble opinion 🙂
These clips were shot at RAF Fairford in 2012 and 2014 during the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) and during peace-time ops supporting a bomber deployment to the base.
Enjoy the sound of these wonderful engine in full chat.
Two B-2A Spirit Stealth Bombers recover back to RAF Fairford in stunning light during their Bomber Task Force Europe deployment on 29th August 2019 under the call sign MYTEE11 and 12.
The first part of the video captures an engine test on the ramp at RAF Fairford, and we were lucky enough to get both of these jets returning at the same time and go into the overhead for a break to land. At the end of the video both jets opened up their bomb bay doors, and I managed to catch this at 9:06.
It’s awesome to see these iconic jets in person and such a privilege to have them back in the UK again. On this day they hooked up with RAF F-35s from Marham for integration training and a photoshoot over the south coast.
Two B-2A Spirit Stealth Bombers launch from RAF Fairford during their Bomber Task Force Europe deployment on 29th August 2019 under the call sign MYTEE11 and 12.
On this shoot I was particulate after the gear cycling and I wanted to get the auxiliary inlet doors closing on top of the engines. I missing much of the gear cycling but I did manage to get the secondary intakes closing up!
It’s awesome to see these iconic jets in person and such a privilege to have them back in the UK again. On this day they hooked up with RAF F-35s from Marham for integration training and a photoshoot over the south coast.