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RIAT 2017 Arrivals

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RIAT 2017 Arrivals

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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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ImageUSAF U-2S by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

2.
ImageUSAF B-52H Stratofortress by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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

4.
ImageUSAF B-1B Lancer by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

5.
ImageUSAF 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
ImageRAF Phenom 100 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ImageRAF Phenom 100 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ImageTextron AirLand Scorpion by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

9.
ImageAdLA Rafale C by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ImageAdLA Rafale C by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

11.
ImageRJAF C-130H Hercules by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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

13.
ImageThunderbirds F-16 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

14.
ImageSweAF C-130H (TP-84) Hercules by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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

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

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ImageCzeAF JAS-39 Gripen by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ImageCzeAF L-159 ALCA by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ImageCzeAF L-159 ALCA by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ImageUSAFE KC-135 Stratotanker by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

21.
ImageAME EF-18 Hornet by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ImageRed Arrows Hawk T1 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

23.
ImageSweAF C-130H (TP-84) Hercules by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

24.
ImageITAF C-27J Spartan by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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

26.
ImageSweAF JAS 39 Gripen by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

27.
ImageRAF 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 :D
ImageVVS An-30 "Clank" Open Skies by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

29.
ImageVVS An-30 "Clank" Open Skies by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

30.
ImageAME C-295M by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

31.
ImageTHK KC-135 Stratotanker by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

32.
ImageCouteau Delta Mirage 2000D by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ImageCouteau Delta Mirage 2000D by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ImageCouteau Delta Mirage 2000D by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

35.
ImageTHK F-16C Soloturk by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

36.
ImageITAF A-200a Tornado by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

37.
ImageITAF 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
ImageUSAF U-2S by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

39.
ImageUSAF U-2S by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

40.
ImageUSAF U-2S by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

41.
ImageQatar C-130J-30 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

42.
ImageHAF F-4E Phantom II by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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

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

45.
ImageGAF A400M by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

46.
ImageKustwacht Do-228 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

47.
ImageRAAF E-7A Wedgetail by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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

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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!
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MIKE JG wrote: 03 Aug 2017, 13:36 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
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Awesome pictures. Thank you for sharing
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Great shots! Thanks for sharing them with us!
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This first low key U2 shot is unbelievably good, Dan!
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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 :D
ImageBoeing 737-700 BBJ by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

49.
ImageBAF F-16AM by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

50.
ImageBAF F-16AM by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

51.
ImageRAF A400M Atlas by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

52.
ImageUSAF F-16CJ by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ImageUSAF F-16CJ by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ImageUSAF F-15 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ImageUSAF F-15C by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

56.
ImageUSAF F-15E by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ImageRAF A400M Atlas by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

58.
ImageAustrian J-105 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

59.
ImageSlovenian Let-410UVP-E by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

60.
ImageSlovenian Let-410UVP-E by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

61.
ImageBAF F-16AM by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

62.
ImageFiAF Midnight Hawks by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

63.
ImageFiAF Midnight Hawks by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

64.
ImageBritten-Norman BN-2T Islander-ASTOR by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

65.
ImageBritten-Norman BN-2T-4S Defender by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

66.
ImageQinetiQ BAe146/RJ100 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

67.
ImageTHK KC135R by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

68.
ImageUSAF MC-130J by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

69.
ImageRAF Hawk T2 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

70.
ImageGAF EF-2000T by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

71.
ImageLeonardo M-346FA Master by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ImageRAF Typhoon FGR4 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

73.
ImageGerman Navy Sea Lynx mk.88 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

74.
ImageRAF Chinook HC4 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

75.
ImageUkrAF Su-27 & Il-76 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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

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

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

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

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

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

82.
ImageRN Avenger T1 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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

84.
ImageJASDF KC-767J by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ImageJASDF KC-767J by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ImageRN Merlin HM2 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ImageAirbus A400M by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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

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

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

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

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ImageFiAF C-295M by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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

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

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ImageGAF Tornado ECR by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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

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ImageGAF Tornado ECR by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ImageRAF Tornado GR4 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ImageRAF Tornado GR4 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

100.
ImageBeech 18 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ImageDAF CL604 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

102.
ImageUSAF HH-60G Pavehawk by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

103.
ImageHawker Hurricane I by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

104.
ImageFouga CM-170 Magister by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

105.
ImageRN Merlin HC3 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

106.
ImageGerman Navy Sea King Mk.41 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

107.
ImageAdLA Alphajet-E by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

108.
ImageGAF C-160D Transall by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

109.
ImagePolish Navy M-28 Bryza by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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

112.
ImageRNLAF C-130H-30 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

113.
ImageUS Navy P-8a Poseidon by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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

115.
ImageRN Hawk T1a by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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ImageRAF Tucano T1 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

117.
ImageSC-7 Skyvan by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

118.
ImageOV-10b Bronco by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

119.
ImageRN Wildcat HMA2 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

120.
ImageRAF Hawk T1a by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

121.
ImageFinnish NH90 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

122.
ImageRAF Voyager KC2 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

123.
ImageRAF Voyager KC2 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

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

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Someone needs to go give that IS AT CV22 crew a tough time for flying around with USMC spare parts on the tail.
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Last little set for arrivals for the few aircraft that arrived on the Friday.

124.
ImageFiAF C-295M by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

125.
ImageGerman EF-2000 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

126.
ImageBelgian Sea King mk.48 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

127.
ImageArmy Wildcat AH1 by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

128.
ImageBelgian F-16AM by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

129.
ImageRNLAF F-16AM by Dan Reeves, on Flickr

130.
ImageRNLAF 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 :D, & a trip to the states coming up shortly so they'll take priority
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