The Royal International Air Tattoo

The Royal International Air Tattoo Visit the Glastonbury of airshows, the Air Tattoo, on the 15-17 July 2022 at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire!
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Few events can rival the intensity, drama and spectacle on offer at the world's greatest airshow. The Air Tattoo, one of the UK's premier outdoor events, returns 15-17 July 2022. The Air Tattoo is staged in support of the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust, a charity set up in 2005 to support the wider RAF family. As well as seeking to develop a spirit of air-mindedness in youngsters, it also aims t

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The aircraft bring us together, but it's the people, the memories and the shared moments that make so special 🩵Looking...
14/06/2026

The aircraft bring us together, but it's the people, the memories and the shared moments that make so special 🩵

Looking up. Smiling. Experiencing it all together ✈️

13/06/2026

Ready for a challenge? 👀

Let's see if you can pause the video at the right time... not to brag, but we got it first try 😎

Welcome back to ! Join us as we continue our journey through the history of the world’s greatest military airshow ✈️RIA...
12/06/2026

Welcome back to ! Join us as we continue our journey through the history of the world’s greatest military airshow ✈️

RIAT24 was all about pushing the boundaries. Friday’s spectacular flypast marked the 75th anniversary of NATO, bringing together an incredible line-up of aircraft from across the alliance. Highlights included the French Mirage 2000-5F, Italian Tornado, Czech Gripen and RAF RC-135W Rivet Joint, before a NATO E-3A Sentry took centre stage alongside a German Eurofighter, Spanish SF-5M and Finnish Hawk.

On the ground, visitors were treated to the unforgettable ‘Viper Line’, celebrating 50 years of the F-16. Stretching more than 300 metres, the line-up showcased aircraft from different nations and eras, led by a specially marked Royal Netherlands Air & Space Force jet created especially for RIAT.

The show also made history as an RAF Typhoon became the first to perform a public display using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel and conventional jet fuel. Flying on a 35% sustainable fuel mix, the display perfectly reflected the year’s theme: Pushing the Boundaries in Air and Space.

Other standout moments included the RIAT debut of the Yellow Sparrows, a crowd-pleasing display from the Qatari F-15QA Ababil, plus the return of the legendary U-2 Dragon Lady to a UK flying display for the first time in more than 30 years.

There was also a strong transatlantic flavour to the show as the Royal Canadian Air Force celebrated its centenary. Visitors saw several Canadian aircraft make the trip to Fairford, including the striking yellow CC-295 Kingfisher and a specially painted CF-188 Hornet that took part in the flying display.

With another unforgettable year in the books, the question was… what would RIAT25 have in store? 👀

09/06/2026

World Cup fever has taken over RIAT HQ and the volunteer jacket was right there... we had to 💅

Anyway, here's an admin reveal...hello everyone👋

P.S. Please be nice. I'm just a girl x

Looking for the perfect Father's Day gift?From collectibles to clothing, treat your aviation-obsessed dad to some offici...
06/06/2026

Looking for the perfect Father's Day gift?

From collectibles to clothing, treat your aviation-obsessed dad to some official RIAT merch ✈️🧢

Order before 17th June to ensure dispatch before the big day.

Shop the collection now and make his day take off 🛒: https://shop.airtattoo.com/collections/fathers-day

04/06/2026

Mlue is our new favourite colour 💙✈️

This , we simply want to say thank you to our incredible volunteers. The contribution of our 52 volunteer teams can be ...
04/06/2026

This , we simply want to say thank you to our incredible volunteers.

The contribution of our 52 volunteer teams can be seen at every stage of the visitor experience, from Customer Experience roles across our Enclosures, Techno Zone, Customer Entry Points and VIP areas, to Event Control, Airside Operations and Medical support.

Quite simply, we couldn't do it without them.

To every single volunteer who has been part of the RIAT story, thank you. You are what makes this event so special ❤️✈️

Over 30,000 tickets have been rolled over to so far! ✈️Thank you for your incredible support and loyalty. Every rolled...
03/06/2026

Over 30,000 tickets have been rolled over to so far! ✈️

Thank you for your incredible support and loyalty. Every rolled-over ticket is a reminder of what makes the Air Tattoo community so special.

We can't wait to see you all in 2027 for another unforgettable RIAT 💙

Over the last few days, we’ve been completely overwhelmed by the kind words and support from the RIAT community ❤️Like m...
29/05/2026

Over the last few days, we’ve been completely overwhelmed by the kind words and support from the RIAT community ❤️

Like many of you, the entire team is absolutely gutted by last week’s news. RIAT is something we all pour so much into every single year, and seeing how much it means to so many people has been incredibly emotional over the last few days.

RIAT has always been about so much more than aircraft. It’s about the people who come together every July and help create something truly special.

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. It has meant more to the team than you could possibly imagine ✈️

P.S. News about coming soon 🐯

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