RIAT 2017 Arrivals

[shaggy22]

First of my RIAT threads for this year will cover the arrivals into the show mostly on the Wednesday & Thursday. There were some practices on these days but I'll save those for the show thread. I'll start with Wednesday arrivals, as you can probably make out it was pretty grotty to start with, the U-2 that departed at the start of the day was visible for all of 15 seconds before disappearing into the gloom. Another one arrived later in the day in pretty much perfect weather though

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USAF U-2S by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF B-52H Stratofortress by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF B-52H Stratofortress by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF B-1B Lancer by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF B-1B Lancer by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

6. First public outing for one of the RAF's new toys, & very smart it is to
RAF Phenom 100 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RAF Phenom 100 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Textron AirLand Scorpion by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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AdLA Rafale C by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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AdLA Rafale C by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RJAF C-130H Hercules by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RJAF C-130H Hercules by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Thunderbirds F-16 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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SweAF C-130H (TP-84) Hercules by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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PAF C-130E Hercules by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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PAF C-130E Hercules by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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CzeAF JAS-39 Gripen by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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CzeAF L-159 ALCA by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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CzeAF L-159 ALCA by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAFE KC-135 Stratotanker by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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AME EF-18 Hornet by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Red Arrows Hawk T1 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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SweAF C-130H (TP-84) Hercules by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ITAF C-27J Spartan by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

25. Another new type for the RAF to play with
RAF Texan II by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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SweAF JAS 39 Gripen by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RAF King Air by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

28. Right in the middle of a Thunderbirds practice, this Russian Air Force An-30 decided to fly over the top. Not that I was complaining
VVS An-30 "Clank" Open Skies by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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VVS An-30 "Clank" Open Skies by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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AME C-295M by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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THK KC-135 Stratotanker by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Couteau Delta Mirage 2000D by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Couteau Delta Mirage 2000D by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Couteau Delta Mirage 2000D by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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THK F-16C Soloturk by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ITAF A-200a Tornado by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ITAF M-346 Master by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

38. Another U-2 arrival, did a lovely run & break for us well. Awesome sight to see
USAF U-2S by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF U-2S by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF U-2S by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Qatar C-130J-30 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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HAF F-4E Phantom II by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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HAF F-4E Phantom II by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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HAF F-4E Phantom II by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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GAF A400M by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Kustwacht Do-228 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RAAF E-7A Wedgetail by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

As always comments & criticism are welcome, the rest are here if anyone's interested

[MIKE JG]

Great variety of aircraft you have there Dan! There are some really nice special schemes as well. We'll have to get you over here to Oshkosh one of these years!

[shaggy22]

Great variety of aircraft you have there Dan! There are some really nice special schemes as well. We'll have to get you over here to Oshkosh one of these years!

Definitely on the wish list, maybe in a couple of years or so

[jetmax]

Awesome pictures. Thank you for sharing

[C-130H]

Great shots! Thanks for sharing them with us!

[gsnde]

This first low key U2 shot is unbelievably good, Dan!

[shaggy22]

Thanks all for the very nice comments,

Here's the arrivals from the second day at RIAT. There were some rehearsals but I'll save them for later

48. Hardly the most exciting start to the day but it gets better I promise
Boeing 737-700 BBJ by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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BAF F-16AM by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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BAF F-16AM by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RAF A400M Atlas by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF F-16CJ by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF F-16CJ by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF F-15 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF F-15C by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF F-15E by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RAF A400M Atlas by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Austrian J-105 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Slovenian Let-410UVP-E by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Slovenian Let-410UVP-E by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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BAF F-16AM by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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FiAF Midnight Hawks by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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FiAF Midnight Hawks by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Britten-Norman BN-2T Islander-ASTOR by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Britten-Norman BN-2T-4S Defender by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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QinetiQ BAe146/RJ100 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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THK KC135R by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF MC-130J by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RAF Hawk T2 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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GAF EF-2000T by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Leonardo M-346FA Master by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RAF Typhoon FGR4 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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German Navy Sea Lynx mk.88 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RAF Chinook HC4 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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UkrAF Su-27 & Il-76 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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UkrAF Il-76MD "Candid" by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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UkrAF Su-27UB "Flanker" by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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UkrAF Su-27P1M "Flanker" by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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UkrAF Su-27 "Flanker" by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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UkrAF Il-76MD "Candid" by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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UkrAF Il-76MD "Candid" by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RN Avenger T1 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Patrouille Suisse F-5E by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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JASDF KC-767J by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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JASDF KC-767J by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RN Merlin HM2 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Airbus A400M by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Slovenian PC-9M Hudournik by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF U-2S Dragonlady by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF U-2S Dragonlady by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF U-2S Dragonlady by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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FiAF C-295M by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

93. This gem turned up unannounced for the static display, I presume for security reasons
IDF C-30J-30 Shimshon by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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IDF C-30J-30 Shimshon by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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GAF Tornado ECR by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF CV-22B Osprey by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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GAF Tornado ECR by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RAF Tornado GR4 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RAF Tornado GR4 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Beech 18 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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DAF CL604 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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USAF HH-60G Pavehawk by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Hawker Hurricane I by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Fouga CM-170 Magister by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RN Merlin HC3 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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German Navy Sea King Mk.41 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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AdLA Alphajet-E by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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GAF C-160D Transall by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Polish Navy M-28 Bryza by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RNLAF C-130H-30 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

111. The Ukrainians may have been the coolest arrival of the day but the maddest arrival was without doubt this guy
RNLAF C-130H-30 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RNLAF C-130H-30 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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US Navy P-8a Poseidon by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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US Navy P-8a Poseidon by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RN Hawk T1a by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RAF Tucano T1 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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SC-7 Skyvan by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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OV-10b Bronco by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RN Wildcat HMA2 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RAF Hawk T1a by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Finnish NH90 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RAF Voyager KC2 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RAF Voyager KC2 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

Thanks once again for looking & i hope your download speeds are good The rest are on my my facebook page or flickr

[clickclickdoh]

Someone needs to go give that IS AT CV22 crew a tough time for flying around with USMC spare parts on the tail.

[shaggy22]

Last little set for arrivals for the few aircraft that arrived on the Friday.

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FiAF C-295M by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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German EF-2000 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Belgian Sea King mk.48 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Army Wildcat AH1 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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Belgian F-16AM by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RNLAF F-16AM by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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RNLAF F-16AM by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

Thanks for looking, I'll post Friday's show day next followed by departures then the 2 main show days. The show days won't be for a while yet mind, got a trip to CIAF, to bag me a Ukrainian Su-24 , & a trip to the states coming up shortly so they'll take priority