Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) - Fairford 2011

40th Anniversary of the Air Tattoo

Join us in 2011 to help celebrate a remarkable milestone – the 40th Anniversary of the Air Tattoo.

First staged in 1971 at North Weald airfield with just over 100 aircraft taking part, the Air Tattoo developed rapidly from these small beginnings, fired on by the energy and enthusiasm of the unpaid volunteer team that created it, coupled
with its perceived benefits by those air arms that chose to have their aircrew and aircraft take part.

It became the International Air Tattoo in 1976, and in 1996, recognition of its unique international status was given by Her Majesty The Queen, when it became the Royal International Air Tattoo.

Between 1973 and 1983 the Air Tattoo was held at Greenham Common, before moving to RAF Fairford in 1985.

During its 40 years, the Air Tattoo has hosted aircraft from some 51 countries, as well as heads of air arms from many more nations.

It is hoped that all those air arms that have helped build the international reputation of RIAT will once again be able to take part in the anniversary of this unique annual gathering of military aviators.

SEVRIEN a écrit:
Et, ... avant, pendant et après la fête, aussi, ayons une pensée pour ceux des collègues qui sont / seront / auront été "en théâtre" en Afghanistan !