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THE ROYAL INTERNATIONAL AIR TATTOO 2003

FANTASTIC FREE TICKET COMPETITION

Thanks to the generosity of our friends at the RIAT 2003, we have FIVE PAIRS OF TICKETS to give away in a FREE TO ENTER COMPETITION. SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS
COMPETITION NOW CLOSED

CLEARED FOR TAKE-OFF - THE ULTIMATE AIRSHOW EXPERIENCE

Prepare to be thrilled as the Royal International Air Tattoo 2003 sets the stage for the ‘smoke and thunder’ of 21st century Top Guns, the magnificent Red Arrows and an A-List of national aerobatic teams, daring wing-walkers and a spectacular celebration of British triumphs in 100 Years of Flight. Over 30 nations will fly in for Europe’s biggest airshow. And there’s even more family entertainment with hot air balloons, stalls, exhibits, road shows and exciting virtual reality rides.

100 YEARS OF FLIGHT
In December 1903 American bicycle-maker Orville Wright pioneered a century of aviation with a 12 second, 120 feet flight, opening the door to long-haul air travel and the exploration of space.

RIAT 2003 salutes the British aircraft designers, engineers and test pilots spearheading giant leaps in aviation across the decades.

A Living History - the Best of British

One of the stars of the show - The Eurofighter

CLICK HERE TO SEE VIDEO CLIP OF THE EUROFIGHTER ARRIVING AT RIAT 2003

CLICK PHOTO FOR LARGER IMAGE

• 10 themed decades - a living history of more than 150 of the world’s most famous aircraft including replicas of the Wright Flyer and Blériot XI, Sopwith Camel, de Havilland Gypsy Moth, Hawker Fury, Westland Lysander, Spitfire, Lancaster, Gloster Meteor prototype, Lightning, Harrier and the faster-than-sound Concorde passenger liner.
• Super-sized screen coverage of the early pioneers, advances of the 1920s and 1930s, Battle of Britain and World War II - together with the dawning of the Jet Age and the evolution to today’s aviation technology.
• Looking to the future - 21st century Eurofighter Typhoon, Merlin HC3, Apache AH1.

OCEAN WATCH 2003

A visitor at last years show

Paying tribute to the gallant veterans of RAF Coastal Command on the 60th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic, international maritime and Search & Rescue units will fly into RAF Fairford for Ocean Watch 2003. This fascinating array of aircraft is normally seen on patrol from the Arctic Circle to the southern oceans.

FLYING FOR GLORY
The world’s best pilots get airborne for a sensational eight-hour flying display - breathtaking solo jet and helicopter routines, legendary vintage aeroplanes, graceful gliders and a star appearance for the RAF’s latest front line jet, Eurofighter Typhoon.

MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA
Tchaikovsky’s famous 1812 overture, complete with Army cannons, is the highlight of a two-hour Musical Extravaganza performed by military bands at the close of flying. The big-sound concert also features 1940s swing, the classics and popular hits from the last 100 years, with even more entertainment as hot air balloons are released into the evening sky. Admission free.

TATTOO TIMETABLE
The public gates to RAF Fairford (near Swindon on the Wiltshire/
Gloucestershire border) open at 7.30am on Saturday and Sunday 19th and 20th July. Flying display from 10.00am to 6.00pm, followed by free outdoor concert.

AIRSHOW TRAFFIC IMPROVED
A professional traffic management consultant has been commissioned by RIAT to liaise with the County Police and Highways Agency. The new traffic plan is designed to speed vehicle flow, and improvements have been extended to car parking arrangements through investment in wider, resurfaced gateways. A Traffic Management company will oversee the car parks for both inbound and outbound flows. Plans are also underway for the introduction of a comprehensive Park & Ride scheme from Swindon. (Full traffic info on www.airtattoo.com from 1 April).

SHUTTLE BUS
Frequent shuttle bus service from Swindon Bus Station to RIAT, taking around 40 minutes on the express route. First bus leaves Swindon at 7.30am, last bus returns from RAF Fairford at 8.00pm. Adults £5.00 return, children £2.50.

TATTOO TICKETS
Adults in advance £27.95, on-the-day £33.00. Children 15 and under go free if accompanied by an adult.

EXTRA OPTIONS

Five Star Aviation Club
The Friends of the Royal International Air Tattoo enjoy a ring-side seat from the first aircraft arrival on Tuesday 15th July to the last departure on Monday 21st July. The seven-day package for aviation fans includes pre-show access to the airfield. Adult subscription £125, children £62.50

Aircraft at last years show

Aviation Club
Marquee with private grandstand and garden overlooking the runway. All inclusive price £109.00 per guest (RIAT admission, lunch, morning coffee & afternoon tea).

Waitrose Jubilee Garden
Traditional deck chair enclosure, offering a selection of summer refreshments. Advance tickets £15 per person (does not include RIAT admission or food and drink).

Public Grandstand
Reserved seating, great view of the flying display. Advance tickets £15 per person (does not include RIAT admission).

Park & View
Count them in as aircraft arrive for the Tattoo from Tuesday 15th July to Friday 18th July, and watch them take off for home on Monday 22nd July. Two Park & View enclosures - advance tickets £10.00 per adult for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Monday and £15 per adult for Friday. Children 15 and under go free if accompanied by an adult.

For all RIAT information or bookings (admission tickets, FRIAT, Aviation Club, Waitrose Jubilee Garden, Public Grandstand or Park & View) phone 0870 758 1918, or buy direct from www.airtattoo.com

Admission tickets only also available from branches of Waitrose and Stroud & Swindon Building Society, and from selected Tourist Information Centres.

LATEST NEWS !!

SUNNY TATTOO ISSUES TYPHOON WARNING

Forecasters may be predicting glorious sunshine for The Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford but Airshow organisers are warning visitors to be on the look-out for a Typhoon in the sky above Gloucestershire on July 19-20.
The Royal Air Force has chosen Europe's largest Airshow to display its state-of the-art Typhoon - the world's m ,ost advanced combat aircraft - for the first time in squadron markings, Its airshow debut comes less than a month after the aircraft was handed over to the Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Peter Squire, at a special ceremony at BAE Systems' factory at Warton.
There will be three Typhoons at the Tattoo:

one will be on static display giving the public their first chance to see at close quarters the aircraft in full national markings:
the second aircraft is a full-scale replica
while the third will be put through its paces in the air by Italian test pilot Maurizio Cheli.

Mr Cheli, 44, who joined the Italian Air Force in 1978, was selected by the European Space Agency to be sent to NASA Johnson Space Center where he became an astronaut. He has since spent 320 hours in space.
Developed by Germany, Italy Spain and the UK, the combat jet, multi-role fighter has been built by four of the world's leading aerospace companies: BAE Systems, Germany's Daimler Chrysler Aerospace (DASA), Alenia Aerospazio of Italy and CASA of Spain and will replace the RAF's current force of Tornados and Jaguars when it becomes operational in 2006

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Preview of Royal International Air Tatoo 2002

FANTASTIC FREE TICKET COMPETITION

Thanks to the generosity of our friends at the RIAT 2003, we have FIVE PAIRS OF TICKETS to give away in a FREE TO ENTER COMPETITION. To be entered into the draw all you have to do is E-MAIL us the answer to the simple question below, along with your name and address by no later than 1st July 2003 when the competition will close. We will then drawer the 5 lucky winners. (Privacy policy - your details will not be passed on to anyone else, other than the winners details being given to the organisers for their audit purposes)

QUESTION :
What was Orville Wrights' (the first man to make a powered flight) trade?

ANSWER :
(a) boat maker
(b) plumber
(c) bicycle maker

HINT : The answer is in the article above

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