canberraman Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 A lovely selection that captures well the variety of aircraft on show. You were a brave soul sitting through Friday's washout but glad Saturday was so much nicer. it was a shame though that so many dropped out of the NATO flypast and for that half hour the weather was also horribly grey. I'm back tomorrow for departures so fingers crossed the sun will shine! Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Yes, compared to Friday the weather on Saturday was benign. Great photos again and I particularly like the Mig 21 generally flying in the direction of the camera. I thought the Royal Jordanian Airforce Team flew a tight show in blustery conditions on Saturday and if you thought about the conditions and aircraft type limitations then you could appreciate what was a fine display or airmanship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamS Posted July 21, 2019 Share Posted July 21, 2019 Graham 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 Hi I spent a very enjoyable day at Fairford today. The weather wasn't good for photography, but at least it didn't rain. The USAF Viper Demo terminated early due to a reported control malfunction. You can see the reason for the malfunction in the third image below. Fortunately, the pilot landed safely. The damage to the right hand stabilator is clear. It is hard to believe that the Tucano retires from RAF service this year. Not quite the "BOAC" 747 and the Reds; or the Reds and the Patrouille de France! Harrier 01-914 Harrier 01-925 Thanks for looking. I'm back tomorrow for departures! 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 2 hours ago, canberraman said: A lovely selection that captures well the variety of aircraft on show. You were a brave soul sitting through Friday's washout but glad Saturday was so much nicer. it was a shame though that so many dropped out of the NATO flypast and for that half hour the weather was also horribly grey. I'm back tomorrow for departures so fingers crossed the sun will shine! Mark Hi Mark. Thanks for the kind words. Brave, or optimistic, I'm not sure which! Fingers crossed for tomorrow! 48 minutes ago, JohnT said: Yes, compared to Friday the weather on Saturday was benign. Great photos again and I particularly like the Mig 21 generally flying in the direction of the camera. I thought the Royal Jordanian Airforce Team flew a tight show in blustery conditions on Saturday and if you thought about the conditions and aircraft type limitations then you could appreciate what was a fine display or airmanship. Thanks, John. I'm pleased that you liked the pictures. I agree that the Royal Jordanian Falcons are fine airmen, but they have a lot to compete against at RIAT, as well as a 10,000 feet crowd line! I understand from a friend that their display at Old Warden was excellent, and that perhaps they are more suited to smaller venues? That said, they have become a RIAT institution! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 What a great set of pics again, lovely to see all of these. Some of the taxying pics let the viewer feel they were almost there, thanks for taking the time to post and share your experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Can't help but feel it's a pale shadow of it's former self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Would like to see some of the static line up. That dazzle scheme Hunter for example and others. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Parabat said: What a great set of pics again, lovely to see all of these. Some of the taxying pics let the viewer feel they were almost there, thanks for taking the time to post and share your experience. Thanks Parabat, I'm pleased that you enjoyed them. I'm back at Fairford today for departures, and am most looking forward to seeing the B-52 at 14.00. It will probably be the only type that won't need the reach of the 80-400mm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Paul J said: Would like to see some of the static line up. That dazzle scheme Hunter for example and others. Hi Paul. I took pictures of all the aircraft in the static display. I get home tonight, and am then away on a work trip until Friday, so I'll probably post them next weekend. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Just gone back to view these and I have to say, I like the pic of the MIG with the brake chute just about to pop open! Nice Catch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scimitar F1 Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Great photos indeed. Went on Friday - half the static line closed, limited flying display even before the weather had its way- will not bother again and will stick to the weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 22, 2019 Author Share Posted July 22, 2019 Some of my favourite departure images: Thanks for looking. 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveJL Posted July 22, 2019 Share Posted July 22, 2019 Some cracking images mate, thanks for posting! I was there on Saturday and as good as the trusty new iPhone is, my pictures are nothing on yours I agree with you on the Mig-21 and Su-27; I also liked the Finnish F/A-18. The Turkish F-4s and the JG71 Eurofighter were probably the highlights of the static for me! Was good to see the B-52 again and the Flanker looked immaculate! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 7 hours ago, DaveJL said: Some cracking images mate, thanks for posting! I was there on Saturday and as good as the trusty new iPhone is, my pictures are nothing on yours I agree with you on the Mig-21 and Su-27; I also liked the Finnish F/A-18. The Turkish F-4s and the JG71 Eurofighter were probably the highlights of the static for me! Was good to see the B-52 again and the Flanker looked immaculate! Dave Thanks Dave, I'm pleased you liked them. I really wanted to stay longer to see the B-52 depart, but with a 3.5 hour drive and work today, I left after the Turkish aircraft departed. For some reason, Brize were not issuing IFR clearances quickly enough, and Fairford controllers were offering VFR where appropriate for a quicker departure. The Phantoms were delayed by more than one hour and taxied to the north side to shut down and refuel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Superb departure shots! Content of types and nationalities looked really good. What was that type with US civvy reg towed by the tug> Surprise item in those pics is the Beech (Super?/) 18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 39 minutes ago, Paul J said: Superb departure shots! Content of types and nationalities looked really good. What was that type with US civvy reg towed by the tug> Surprise itemin thos pics is the Beech (super?/) !8 Hi Paul. Thanks very much for the kind words. I think that I enjoy departures day more than the show days. There are not many flamboyant departures these days, as I understand that the pilots are instructed to make "standard" departures. The RNLAF Chinook, being the exception to the rule! N326JG is a Northrop Grumman Firebird which is a manned, autonomous or optionally piloted intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 Just making a return visit to see these pic... love the German Typhoon special.. If this ever comes out in decal form or within a kit its a must for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Paul J said: Just making a return visit to see these pic... love the German Typhoon special.. If this ever comes out in decal form or within a kit its a must for me. I agree, the tail marking is superb. I will try to post some shots from the static display when I return home next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 An excellent photo coverage of RIAT 2019 thanks for posting. The German Typhoon and Flankers are my favourite. Robert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 39 minutes ago, Robert said: An excellent photo coverage of RIAT 2019 thanks for posting. The German Typhoon and Flankers are my favourite. Robert Thanks very much Robert. Next year, I hope to be able to stay longer. I missed the C-17s, USAF KC-135 and the B-52. I'm pleased that I caught the Harriers, MiGs and Flankers, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spruecutter96 Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 As previously posted, these are an excellent set of photos. Looking at the F-16 which had to land early, what could have caused parts of the horizontal stabiliser to fall off? That seems a very weird fault to develope. Was it a result of the severity of the display? I'd be very interested to hear (maybe someone posted about it on airshow review uk?). Thanks for sharing with us. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 4 minutes ago, spruecutter96 said: As previously posted, these are an excellent set of photos. Looking at the F-16 which had to land early, what could have caused parts of the horizontal stabiliser to fall off? That seems a very weird fault to develope. Was it a result of the severity of the display? I'd be very interested to hear (maybe someone posted about it on airshow review uk?). Thanks for sharing with us. Chris. I would say something has hit that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted July 23, 2019 Author Share Posted July 23, 2019 10 minutes ago, spruecutter96 said: As previously posted, these are an excellent set of photos. Looking at the F-16 which had to land early, what could have caused parts of the horizontal stabiliser to fall off? That seems a very weird fault to develope. Was it a result of the severity of the display? I'd be very interested to hear (maybe someone posted about it on airshow review uk?). Thanks for sharing with us. Chris. Hi Chris. Thanks very much. I'm pleased you enjoyed them. Spectators at the show were speculating about what caused the damage to the Viper, including the arrester hook coming loose. All I know is that it can't have been a bird strike! The pilot executed a faultless landing after declining the offer from the tower of a diversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted July 23, 2019 Share Posted July 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Alpha Delta 210 said: Hi Chris. Thanks very much. I'm pleased you enjoyed them. Spectators at the show were speculating about what caused the damage to the Viper, including the arrester hook coming loose. All I know is that it can't have been a bird strike! The pilot executed a faultless landing after declining the offer from the tower of a diversion. Could it have been caused by over rotation on takeoff????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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