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A wonderful moment when a retired record-breaking Harrier pilot met the Spanish Navy Harrier team who were taking part in this year's @airtattoo. They were all as excited and thrilled as each other. #RIAT19 airtattoo.com/airshow/visiti…
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Very sad to learn of the passing of Attagirl Joy Lofthouse who was a great supporter and friend of the @airtattoo - pic from RIAT BoB 75th in 2015 @rafcharitable
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Sad to hear of the passing of test pilot John Farley, pictured second left with fellow legendary test pilots Clive Rustin, Peter Twiss, Chris Yeo and Eric 'Winkle' Brown at @airtattoo's 100 Years of Flight in 2003.
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A massive thanks to @rafredarrows and @British_Airways for providing us with such a spectacular flypast yesterday @airtattoo #BA100 #RIAT19 airtattoo.com/airshow/visiti…
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Birthday wishes from the Belgian Air Force as #RIAT welcomes international guests for #RAF100. Photo credits to @evansaviography @airtattoo @BeAirForce @BAFf16display
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Japanese Maritime P1 confirmed @airtattoo
will be 1st Japanese Navy pilots to fly in UK Air Space since 1927!
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Less than 25 days until #RIAT19! Here's everything you need to know about this summer's @airtattoo:
gloucestershirelive.co.uk/wh…
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Apollo 15 astronaut, Al Worden described his first visit to the @airtattoo as "unbelievable" - find out why: bit.ly/2O0g7Mk @WordenAlfred #RIAT18 #RAF100
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In 2003 we were lucky enough to be joined by broadcaster and journalist @suziperry at the launch of RIAT. Happy Birthday Suzi!
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@airtattoo offers warm welcome to Japanese P1 crew this morning @RoyalAirForceUK Fairford. 1st arrival. #RIAT15
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Great time interviewing the last surviving British dambuster, Johnnie Johnson. What a great man.
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The @airtattoo looks forward to welcoming General Atomics’ MQ-9B SkyGuardian to next month’s airshow and we wish it well as it makes history as the first civilian-registered Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) to make a transatlantic
flight and land in the UK (RAF Fairford).
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Did you see @Boeing's 'Centennial Wings' project at #RIAT18? Learn how 18 Air Cadet Squadrons worked together to build a Sting S4 ultralight aircraft from a kit - as modelled by @carolvorders! bit.ly/2Pbkjt8
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Congratulations Ellie – since you wrote to us in 2012 aged 9 and we arranged for you to be in the U2 chase car @RoyalAirForce Fairford we’ve been following your progress. Everyone @airtattoo is proud of your achievements. Keep reaching for the stars!
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We can't believe we are saying this, but it's now less than 100 days to go until #RIAT19! Time flies... 🛫😄
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Great new paint scheme unveiled today for the XI Sqn Typhoon. Looking forward to July! @airtattoo @RoyalAirForceUK
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On #InternationalVolunteerDay we wanted to say thank you to our incredible #RIAT volunteers - each year wouldn't be possible without your help!
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This year the @airtattoo welcomed a record-breaking 185,000 visitors to RAF Fairford. This would not have been possible without our loyal, supportive and extremely hard-working volunteers! #YouMadeItHappen #Volunteers
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What a view of the B52 - parked up right outside the Media Centre at @airtattoo. We’re ready and waiting for more arrivals today and tomorrow.
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Some fantastic news for a sunny Friday afternoon - Saturday is now sold out @airtattoo! #RIAT19 airtattoo.com/airshow/visiti…
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First structure up for #RIAT15 - and looking good in the sunshine. @airtattoo @RoyalAirForceUK #16daystogo
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Remotely piloted aircraft achieves @airtattoo world first! Make sure that you check it out on static display outside the #TechnoZone at #RIAT18 bit.ly/2md95aa
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Congratulations to FRIAT members who have raised over £2,000 through raffles for RAF charities - including £666 for @rafcharitable #JETinvolved
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NEWS: @TomFletcher took to the sky with @AFThunderbirds yesterday at #RIAT17 #Gloucestershire: airtattoo.com/airshow/visiti… @airtattoo
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@HAFF16DemoTeam pilot says"Looking forward to displaying @airtattoo for the first time in July!" Awesome!
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Looking forward to @RealJodieKidd raising the curtain @airtattoo on Friday morning. A great way to start #RIAT15
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Congratulations to the @rafredarrows who won the Steedman Display Sword for best display by a UK participant at our @airtattoo Sunday night awards ceremony. Sqn Ldr Doug Smith collected the award for the team on the night! #RIAT19 airtattoo.com/airshow/visiti…
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Like @TomFletcher, @BethPilot had the greatest day of her life at the @airtattoo in 2017, thanks to the @AFThunderbirds. We will let you know when this exciting six-part series is being broadcast!
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We are so looking forward to watching this flypast @airtattoo next week! #RIAT19
Today we can confirm the full line up of aircraft for our 70th anniversary NATO flypast thanks to confirmations from France!
Joining the static line up will be a French Navy Emb121AN Xingu, whilst adding to the NATO flypast is a French Air Force KC-135R tanker aircraft! #RIAT19
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Great to have @Lauratobin1 @GMB with us for today's weather forecast. Did you catch her? #RIAT19 @airtattoo
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Anyone else as excited as we are? #RIAT19 @astro_timpeake
Astronaut Major Tim Peake @astro_timpeake revealed as star attraction at out of this world Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) in Fairord this summer #RIAT2019
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Congratulations to 'U-2' Ellie who completed her first solo flight this week! You may remember Ellie from RAF Fairford in 2012....
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Did you know that the @airtattoo is hosting @BoeingUK's Centennial Wings reveal? Find out more about the @STEMLearningUK initiative here: bit.ly/2G7k7oY
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Wishing Sir David Jason, an avid aviation enthusiast and great supporter of @airtattoo, a very Happy Birthday!
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AM Sir Kevin Leeson greets RAF F-35 pilot Sqn Ldr Hugh Nichols on his arrival in the UK @rafcharitable #F35toUK
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What did everyone think of the #redarrows documentary on @channel5_tv last night?
Make sure you keep your eyes peeled for episode 6 of The Red Arrows: Kings of the Sky when you will see footage shot during 2018's @airtattoo!
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Andy Armstrong announces Scampton Airshow will be over 2-days most likely Sept 9/10 2017 @rafcharitable @airtattoo
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It's all systems go in the Media Centre. Counting down until the @airtattoo officially opens! Will you be joining us this year?
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.@TomFletcher celebrates after his #F16 flight with
@AFThunderbirds @airtattoo airtattoo.com/airshow/visiti… #RIAT17
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Who else wishes that it was still Day 1 of #RIAT18?
If you've got the @airtattoo blues or simply don't have the #FridayFeeling, why not treat yourself (or someone else!) to a @rafinconcert ticket? Check when the tour will be near YOU, here: bit.ly/2JoIOQw #RAF100
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Applications for the Junior Rank's Pilot Scholarship Scheme #JRPSS are now open for 2019!
With thanks to @rafcharitable 30 RAF Junior Ranks will be selected to bring their dreams of flying to reality. @ArkwrightTalent @RAFFlyingClub
Find out more: bit.ly/2FTBSx6
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Wishing a very Happy Birthday to aviation enthusiast, former Air Cadet and a great friend of #RIAT, @Mattdavelewis
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We can now bring you the 2018 Showground Map which gives you an idea of the layout for our RAF100 celebrations at the Air Tattoo in only 11 week’s time! View the map in high resolution on our website: bit.ly/2qV4cVp
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The Royal Parade with the @qcsofficial is in full swing! The parade is showcasing the Queen’s New Colours at #RIAT which were presented to the @RoyalAirForce by Her Majesty The Queen on July 10 at Buckingham Palace.
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Top displays were honoured at the @airtattoo, including the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight which received the King Hussein Memorial Sword for the best overall flying demonstration.
Read about the other recepients, here: bit.ly/2LxURil #RIAT18
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Less than 3 weeks to go until #RIAT18! RT if you're as excited as we are 🛫😃
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Congratulations to Gilbert Buekenberghs, a great friend of the @airtattoo, who received the ICAS Sword of Excellence recently for his “selfless contribution to the airshow community”. A very worthy winner.
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We're proud to say that we have made it onto @Aviation_CV's 2019 list for 'must-attend' airshows! aviationcv.com/aviation-blog…
Have you bought your tickets for the @airtattoo yet? #RIAT19
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We're excited to see the Berlin Express Mustang taking part in a heritage flight.Track movements prior to RIAT here: horsemenflight.com
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We’ve heard all about @BristolUAS exciting plans for their expedition to
Peru next year: airtattoo.com/the-trust/news… @airtattoo @RoyalAirForce
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Remember you can also tune into #RIAT’s own radio station, Air Tattoo Live to stay up to date with the latest commentary and all things aircraft at 87.7FM 🎙👂🏼
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Fingers-crossed we'll see them again at #RIAT22
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We hope that everyone had a great bank holiday weekend in the sun! RT if the weather is making you excited for the @airtattoo in July! #RIAT18 #RAF100 🛫☀️
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Beautiful Blenheim heads list of @BattleofBritain mass flypast @airtattoo @RoyalAirForceUK this summer.
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.@PhilipHammondUK took time out during his visit to @airtattoo today to meet the @rafredarrows and @AFThunderbirds. #RIAT17
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Here’s @AlanCarr enjoying @airtattoo 2014 – book by May 31 for Earlybird saving and be there on July 17-19!
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As we near the last couple of hours, we want to know: what's been your favourite part of #RIAT18? bit.ly/2miJJaY Photo credits: @calyxpictures
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Did you know that the @airtattoo is staged in support of @rafcharitable, a charity that supports the wider RAF family?
To learn more, check out their page bit.ly/2qRjSd6 (and treat yourself to an Air Tattoo ticket whilst you're at it!) #charitytuesday #RIAT18 #RAF100
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What a great photo taken at the @airtattoo by 20 year old Rachel Davis! No wonder she snapped up The UK Picture of the Year award! 👏🏼📸
Photo courtesy of @calyxpictures
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Please support @rafcharitable and vote for RAF Charitable Trust: JRPSS Story in The Charity Film Awards charityfilmawards.com/videos… via @CharityFilm_ @airtattoo
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Today we show our support to the men and women who help keep us safe every day #ArmedForcesDay #SALUTEOURFORCES
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Met with a number of our valued sponsors yesterday at the Sponsors Forum to
brief them on #RIAT18 – a really positive reception, thank you to everyone that attended @RollsRoyce @SercoGroup @BoeingUK @Saab @FerrantiTech @Airbus @BAESystemsAir @Chemring_Group @ElbitSystemsLtd @NATS
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Congratulations to @rafredarrows - we look forward to welcoming you to RIAT in July. @airtattoo #PDA16 #RIAT2016
Ladies & gentlemen, your @RoyalAirForce Aerobatic Team for 2016 - Public Display Authority awarded! #PDA16 #teamwork
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Only 10 days to go until the official international celebration of #RAF100 at the @airtattoo! Fingers crossed the #heatwave holds out! 😎☀️
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Make sure you tune in to @channel5_tv tonight at 9pm for Red Arrows: Kings of the Sky wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news… #redarrows
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Our Battle of Britain memorial flight received a great review from the @MailOnline dailym.ai/2KZbtjF - Are you coming to the @airtattoo today? What are you most excited about seeing? 🛫📸😃#RIAT18
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What an exciting line up for #RIAT18! RT if you're as excited as we are 🛫👏🏼
We've just published a two part exclusive interview with the team at Douglas Bader House.
THE FALL @athetommyj de-briefs last year's Scampton Airshow airshows.co.uk/features/2018…
PARTY PLANNING @evansaviography previews the #RAF100 edition of the @airtattoo airshows.co.uk/features/2018…
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We're delighted to have @BBCWiltshire broadcasting live from the @airtattoo media centre today. Here they are interviewing Cpl Mikhael Trokis of the @RAFTyphoonTeam. #RIAT19
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Don’t miss ‘Red Arrows; King of the Skies’ which begins on @channel5_tv tonight at 9pm. channel5.com/show/red-arrows…
Episode six features extensive footage of the @rafredarrows shot during this year’s @airtattoo
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F35B Lightning has landed in UK. Roll on @airtattoo. Well done @DT_britain @cabster3560 @LightningFHQ #F35toUK
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Lovely time meeting the two ladies that @rafcharitable is funding to fly via @FSFDP! We wish them the very best of luck in their scholarships 👏🏼🛫
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The Hare Tattoo has landed! Visit the #RIAT2017 hare on the green outside the Marlborough Arms in Fairford as part of the @CirenHare trail.
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On this day in 1969, Concorde 002 made her maiden flight from Filton, to RAF Fairford. #50Years 🛫😲
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.@FSFDP is a charity that helps change disabled men and women's lives by enabling them to experience the joy of freedom in the air.
FSDP graduates, Susan Couchman and Kathryn Hughes were recently presented their scholarship certificates at #RIAT. bit.ly/2LeNa1o
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Last August, with the help of funding from @rafcharitable and @UlyssesTrust, 19 cadets from @OakhamSch travelled to Norway as part of their Gold @DofE expedition. #charitytuesday
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With the help of a grant from @rafcharitable, 25 RAF @aircadets got the fantastic opportunity to visit @NASA. Read more about their journey here: bit.ly/2s9H7Pa 🚀🌟
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Great afternoon yesterday meeting some of our #RIAT volunteers at @FairfordFest - the sun was shining and there was even cake! Thank you to everyone who attended 🙂
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A big thank you to all the #RIAT volunteers who give up their time each year to help us out at @airtattoo #InternationalVolunteerDay
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Happy Birthday @carolvorders! Your enthusiasm for engineering, combined with your passion for aviation, inspires our young people!
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Visited by @XH558 Michael Trotter today to talk Vulcan's @airtattoo farewell in July. Thoughts with VTTS team.
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Congrats to @airtattoo former boss Tim Prince who won CP Robertson Trophy last night from @RoyalAirForceUK for promoting air power
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70 years of #NATO has been marked with a special flypast of eight nations @airtattoo #RIAT19 airtattoo.com/airshow/visiti…
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Our @airtattoo DVD team are off out interviewing pilots today - here they are talking to the Captain of @PAFofficiel. #RIAT19
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Our very own Media Ops Manager, Amy talking to @BBCWiltshire this morning on all things #RIAT 🎙✈️
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It's fair to say there were some incredible flying displays at this year's @airtattoo. Find out here who came out on top with the results of our Sunday evening awards ceremony: airtattoo.com/airshow/visiti… #RIAT19 #airtattoo
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We are looking forward to greeting some of our #RIAT volunteers on Sunday at @FairfordFest for #VolunteersWeek in celebration of their continuous hard work and support! The @airtattoo wouldn't be possible without them 👏🏼🛫
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#JRPSS scholar Aaron @Rubix_Freak chatting to the crew from 10 Sqn during his return flight on a Voyager to RAF Akrotiri
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Good to see fitting tribute to longstanding @airtattoo & @rafcharitable supporter Fred Crawley in @Telegraph today telegraph.co.uk/news/obituar…
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