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RIAT 2018 VIDEO
VIDEO BY LUCIANO TORRESAN
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RAF FAIRFORD (UK)
13-15 JULY 2018
This year was a very special one for
The 7 hours long flying display delighted everyone and a glorious weather made the 2018 edition one to remember for long time.
In the static aircraft park there were examples of aircraft from around the world including debut appearances by the Embraer KC-390 from Brazil, the Kawasaki C-2 from Japan and the HH-101A CaeSAR tactical helicopter from the Italian Air Force.
As usual some awards were given to RIAT participants …here is the complete awards list for 2018:
- The King Hussein Memorial Sword (Best Overall Flying Demonstration): Royal Air Force - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
- The 'As the Crow Flies' Trophy (FRIAT Trophy): French Air Force - Couteau Delta
- The Steedman Display Sword (Best Flying Demonstration by a UK Participant): Royal Air Force - The Red Arrows
- The Paul Bowen Trophy (Best Solo Jet Demonstration): Turkish Air Force - F-16C Solo Turk
- The Sir Douglas Bader Trophy (Best Individual Flying Demonstration): Finnish Air Force - F/A-18C Hornet
- The RAFCTE Trophy (Best Flying Demonstration by an Overseas Participant): Royal Jordanian Air Force - Royal Jordanian Falcons
- RIAT CEO Award: Royal Canadian Air Force - CF-18 Demo Team
- Best Paint Scheme Award: Royal Canadian Air Force - CF-18 Demo Team
Aviation-shots had the chance to attend all 3 days of fling display and departures day too…hope you enjoy the pictures!!
