An air show (or airshow , air fair , air tattoo ) is a public event where aircraft are exhibited . They often include aerobatics demonstrations, without they are called "static air shows" with aircraft parked on the ground.
74-591: The Royal International Air Tattoo ( RIAT ) is the world's largest military airshow , held annually in July, usually at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire , England, in support of The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust. The show typically attracts a total of 150,000 to 200,000 spectators over the weekend. The first Air Tattoo was staged at North Weald Airfield in Essex in 1971, with just over 100 aircraft taking part. The event
148-548: A British Airways Airbus A318 and the British debut of the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force 's Kawasaki P-1 , which performed in the flying display, as well as the static park. RIAT 2016 took place from the 8–10 July 2016. This show revolved around the latest generation of military aircraft types. The F-35 Lightning II (both the ' A ' and ' B ' variants) made its UK debut after its cancellation in 2014, and
222-564: A French Aéronavale Dassault Rafale duo; the Italian Air Force 's Frecce Tricolori aerobatic display team, and the RAF's Red Arrows. Visitors on Saturday were treated to a rare flypast by a USAF Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit stealth bomber that had made the round trip from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri , United States. In the static aircraft display there were examples of aircraft from around
296-531: A French Air Force C-135 tanker. RIAT 2020 was due to be staged from 17–19 July 2020, but was cancelled due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic . In its place a 'Virtual Air Tattoo' took place online that weekend, featuring content from past editions of the show as well as virtual displays from aerobatic teams in Digital Combat Simulator . RIAT 2021 was scheduled to take place from 16–18 July 2021, and
370-417: A business venture or as a trade event where aircraft, avionics and other services are promoted to potential customers. Many air shows are held in support of local, national or military charities. Military air firms often organise air shows at military airfields as a public relations exercise to thank the local community, promote military careers and raise the profile of the military. Air "seasons" vary around
444-537: A father at the age of 61 when his girlfriend, 41-year-old Gill Hinchcliffe, gave birth to a girl in Stoke Mandeville Hospital , Aylesbury . Jason and Hinchcliffe married in 2005 and live in Ellesborough , Buckinghamshire . In 2022, Jason discovered that he had another daughter, of whom he had been previously unaware, who was born in 1970 following a brief relationship with actress Jennifer Hill. Jason
518-621: A few stalls on the ground. Air displays can be held during day or night with the latter becoming increasingly popular. Air shows often, but do not always, take place over airfields; some have been held over the grounds of stately homes or castles and over the sea at coastal resorts. The first public international airshow, at which many types of aircraft were displayed and flown, was the Grande Semaine d'Aviation de la Champagne , held Aug. 22–29, 1909 in Reims . This had been preceded by what may have been
592-562: A flypast in formation with the Red Arrows on the Saturday. Sunday saw another pair of flypasts, most notably from the Red Arrows and Patrouille de France , who flew together, both in their 'Concorde' formation, to mark 50 years since the aircraft's first flight. To celebrate the 70th anniversary of NATO, a flypast took place on both Friday and Saturday, consisting of many F-16s and Eurofighter Typhoons from different air arms, three USAF F-15s , and
666-484: A framed performer in a major London theatre. In 1968, Jason was initially cast in the role of Lance Corporal Jones in the Jimmy Perry and David Croft BBC comedy Dad's Army . Croft had been very impressed with Jason and believed that he had the talent to play a man much older than his real age. However, BBC executive Bill Cotton overruled him, casting Clive Dunn because he was better known. According to Jason, "I
740-508: A large loss of life, such as the 1988 Ramstein air show disaster (70 deaths) in Germany and the 2002 Sknyliv air show disaster (77 deaths) in Ukraine . Because of these accidents, the various aviation authorities around the world have set rules and guidance for those running and participating in air displays. For example, after the breakup of an aircraft at 1952 Farnborough air show (31 deaths),
814-482: A large range of speeds. Manoeuvres include aileron rolls, barrel rolls, hesitation rolls, Cuban-8s, tight turns, high-alpha flight, a high-speed pass, double Immelmans, and touch-and-gos. Tactical demos may include simulated bomb drops, sometimes with pyrotechnics on the ground for effect. Aircraft with special characteristics that give them unique capabilities will often display those in their demos; For example, Russian fighters with thrust vectoring may be used to perform
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#1732836910534888-685: A pilot for The Royal Bodyguard , which was shown at the Edinburgh Film Festival . The pilot episode aired on the BBC on Boxing Day but received a poor critical response. The series was axed after six episodes. In 2010, Jason starred in a made-for-TV movie Come Rain Come Shine with Alison Steadman for ITV about an elderly Millwall supporter. Since 2013, he has starred in Still Open All Hours . It features many original cast members (and
962-563: A portrait of Ronnie Barker as Arkwright ) and is still written by Roy Clarke , the original writer and creator of the show. He has also starred as Captain Skipper, a sea captain, sea dog and Pip's uncle in the animated series Pip Ahoy! . In December 2021, Jason made a surprise cameo appearance on the Christmas Special of Strictly Come Dancing in the role of Del Boy to pass on a special message to The Repair Shop ' s Jay Blades , who
1036-741: A smaller crowd than usual of 138,000 attend the show. The pilot of the SoloTürk team, Murat Keleş was honoured with the highest award, the King Hussein Memorial Sword for the Best Overall Flying Demonstration. RIAT 2012 was held on 7–8 July 2012 . It saw the debut of Royal Air Force 's largest-ever aircraft, the Airbus Voyager ; its new aerial refuelling multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) aircraft, which are military-converted Airbus A330 wide-body airliners. Another debut
1110-681: A special "Dambusters Tribute Flypast " featuring an Avro Lancaster of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight accompanied by a Panavia Tornado and Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft, all operated by the No. 617 Squadron RAF . Other flying highlights included displays by the USAF Heritage Flight ; a Ukrainian Air Force Sukhoi Su-27; a Royal Canadian Air Force McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet ;
1184-447: A stage comedy "Darling Mr London" which toured in 1975. Jason appeared in variety shows as the supporting act of Dick Emery and his performances caught the attention of Ronnie Barker . Jason was recruited to appear in Hark at Barker ( LWT , 1969), starring opposite Barker's Lord Rustless, as Dithers, the 100-year old gardener. There was also a sequel, His Lordship Entertains (1972) for
1258-421: A struggling actor. Jason's elder brother is the actor Arthur White , born in 1933. The two appeared together in the crime drama A Touch of Frost , with Arthur playing police archivist Ernie Trigg; and again in 2008, in the comic fantasy The Colour of Magic , where Arthur played a character called "Rerpf". He also appeared briefly with his brother in two episodes of The Darling Buds of May . When Jason
1332-585: A variety of other aeronautical attractions as well, such as wing-walking, radio-controlled aircraft, water/slurry drops from firefighting aircraft, simulated helicopter rescues and sky diving . Specialist aerobatic aircraft have powerful piston engines, light weight and big control surfaces, making them capable of very high roll rates and accelerations. A skilled pilot will be able to climb vertically, perform very tight turns, tumble his aircraft end-over-end and perform manoeuvres during loops. Larger airshows can be headlined by military jet demonstration teams, such as
1406-929: Is EAA AirVenture Oshkosh , with approximately 10,000 aircraft participating annually. The biggest military airshow in the world is the Royal International Air Tattoo , at RAF Fairford in England . On the other hand, FIDAE in II Air Brigade of the FACH , next to the Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago , Chile , is the largest aerospace fair in Latin America and the Southern Hemisphere . Some airshows are held as
1480-654: Is a wide boy who makes a dishonest living in Peckham , south London, trading in broken, stolen, and counterfeit goods. He is assisted by his brother Rodney (played by Nicholas Lyndhurst ) and Grandad (played by Lennard Pearce ) and, in later episodes, Uncle Albert (played by Buster Merryfield ). In 1989, Jason starred as Ted Simcock in the ITV drama series A Bit of a Do , aired from January to December. In 1999, Jason starred as Captain Frank Beck in BBC's feature-length drama All
1554-649: Is a patron of the Shark Trust , a United Kingdom registered charity working to advance the worldwide conservation of sharks through science, education, influence and action. He has also been Honorary Vice Patron of the Royal International Air Tattoo since 1999, and on 29 May 2014, presented a cheque on behalf of the Fairford -based RAF Charitable Trust for £125,000 to the British RAF Air Cadet Organisation , to fund flight simulators for Air Cadets. Jason
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#17328369105341628-639: Is a qualified helicopter pilot. Jason has expressed a negative opinion of the European Union , being quoted in a 2012 interview with "the Germans want to run Europe . The irony is that here we are, the world has changed, and the Germans want to run Europe. They failed to do it by war, twice. What is it? Is this the Fourth Reich ?" In October 2013, he released his autobiography called David Jason: My Life . It
1702-400: Is a whole raft of legislation concerning health & safety, in particular corporate manslaughter , which can involve the event organiser being charged with a criminal offence if any of the insurances and risk assessments are not fully completed well in advance of the event. Rules govern the distance from the crowds that aircraft must fly. These vary according to the rating of the pilot/crew,
1776-711: Is an English actor. He has played Derek "Del Boy" Trotter in the BBC sitcom Only Fools and Horses , Detective Inspector Jack Frost in A Touch of Frost , Granville in Open All Hours and Still Open All Hours , and Pop Larkin in The Darling Buds of May , as well as voicing several cartoon characters, including Mr. Toad in The Wind in the Willows , the BFG in the 1989 film , and
1850-599: The BBC . Jason played idealistic employee Granville in the first programme of the comedy anthology Seven of One (1973), called Open All Hours (BBC) and starring Barker as the curmudgeonly proprietor of a corner shop. Four series of Open All Hours were made from 1976 to 1985. He featured in Barker's Porridge (BBC), a prison comedy, as the elderly Blanco in three episodes. Jason also appeared with Barker in various disguises in The Two Ronnies , including providing
1924-518: The cobra maneuver or the Kulbit , while VTOL aircraft such as the Harrier may display such vertical capabilities or perform complex maneuvers with them. Some military air shows also feature demonstrations of aircraft ordnance in airstrikes and close air support , using either blanks or live munitions . Air shows may present some risk to spectators and aviators. Accidents have occurred, sometimes with
1998-456: The pantomime Cinderella at Newcastle 's Theatre Royal , starring Leah Bell and Bobby Thompson , produced by Michael Grayson and directed by John Blackmore. In the 1980s, Jason developed a working partnership with Cosgrove Hall , and was a voice-over artist for a number of children's television productions. This included voices for Danger Mouse , The BFG , Count Duckula , Hugo from Victor and Hugo , and Toad from The Wind in
2072-789: The "off-season" does not mean a period of inactivity; pilots and performers use this time for maintenance and practice. The type of displays seen at shows are constrained by a number of factors, including the weather and visibility. Most aviation authorities now publish rules and guidance on minimum display heights and criteria for differing conditions. In addition to the weather, pilots and organizers must also consider local airspace restrictions. Most exhibitors will plan "full", "rolling" and "flat" display for varying weather and airspace conditions. The types of shows vary greatly. Some are large scale military events with large flying displays and ground exhibitions while others held at small local airstrips can often feature just one or two hours of flying with just
2146-635: The "raspberry" sound effect for The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town . Jason starred in London Weekend Television 's Lucky Feller (1975–76), written by Terence Frisby and produced by Humphrey Barclay . About two brothers in south-east London, the series was in many ways a forerunner to Only Fools And Horses . He played the lead role of Peter Barnes in the ATV sitcom A Sharp Intake of Breath (1977–81), alongside Alun Armstrong and Richard Wilson . In 1979, he appeared as Buttons in
2220-544: The "star" of the show, a replica Messerschmitt Me 262 , making its only flying appearance on Sunday. Further highlights were the return of an Italian A-129 Mangusta , a Spanish Navy McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II , a rare appearance of an American WC-130J Weatherbird, and the return of the Al Fursan display team from the UAE since their last appearance in 2012. RIAT 2024 was staged from 19–21 July 2024. The main theme celebrated
2294-628: The 150th anniversary of Cadets . Nine members of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets and three members of the New Zealand Air Training Corps were invited to the event for the first time, as part of the International Air Cadet Exchange . The F-22 Raptor also appeared in its first RIAT flying display since 2008's cancelled show. Notable visitors to the 2010 show included James May and David Jason . RIAT 2011
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2368-596: The 50th anniversary of the F-16 Fighting Falcon with other themes commemorating the 75th anniversary of NATO and the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force . On 24 July 1993, two MiG-29 Fulcrums of the Russian Air Force collided in mid-air and crashed away from the public. No one was hurt. After ejecting , the two pilots landed safely. Investigators later determined that pilot error
2442-474: The 60th anniversary of NATO by charting its history in chronological order. The show also featured a Search and Rescue display to recognise the significance of missions undertaken by the aircraft and people that undertake these jobs. The show reportedly had over 160,000 spectators. RIAT 2010 was held on 17–18 July 2010. The themes for the show were the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain , Training Aircraft and
2516-577: The 70th anniversary of NATO. Notable appearances included the Turkish Air Force F-4 Phantom on static display, a flying display from the heavily upgraded Romanian Air Force MiG-21 LanceR-C , designed in the 1950s, and the Spanish Navy 's EAV-8B Matador II Plus on flying display. 2019 marked the centenary of British Airways, and, as such, a British Airways Boeing 747 in BOAC livery performed
2590-723: The Galaxy (as the "B Ark Captain" in the sixth episode). Jason also appeared in The Next Programme Follows Almost Immediately and made appearances on panel games such as The Impressionists as well as his own series, The Jason Explanation . In the early 1970s, he appeared in Mostly Monkhouse . Jason appeared on stage in the West End in the farce No Sex Please, We're British playing Brian Runnicles for 18 months in 1973. He also starred with Valerie Leon in
2664-594: The Hellenic Air Force, a second Ukrainian Su-27 and an Ilyushin Il-76 . The USAF provided many aircraft for static including a B-1 Lancer , B-52 Stratofortress and a Lockheed U-2 reconnaissance aircraft. RIAT 2018 was staged over 13–15 July 2018. The 2018 show featured 302 aircraft from 43 air arms and 30 nations, and featured a celebration of the centenary of the founding of the Royal Air Force. The show included
2738-676: The King's Men about the Sandringham regiment lost in World War I . He earned acclaim for a string of serious roles. These include Skullion in Porterhouse Blue (for Channel 4 ), Sidney "Pop" Larkin in the rural idyll The Darling Buds of May ( Yorkshire Television / ITV ), based on the H. E. Bates novel, which also featured Catherine Zeta-Jones . In 1992, he signed a golden handcuffs deal with ITV to star as Detective Inspector Jack Frost in
2812-698: The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor also made a rare appearance. Other acts included the Swedish Air Force Saab Gripen and French Air Force Dassault Rafale . Notable static display items included the Hellenic Air Force F-4 Phantom , the first UK airshow appearance of a German Air Force Airbus A400M and the last airshow appearance of the QinetiQ Alpha Jet . RIAT 2017 took place between 14–17 July 2017. The show
2886-415: The RAF and RAF Regiment in front of selected guests and VIPs . A week of heavy rainfall made the already-waterlogged car parks and parts of the airfield unusable. Safety concerns for the hundreds of thousands of expected visitors led the organisers to a last-minute cancellation of the public section of RIAT for the first time in the show's history. RIAT 2009 was held on 18–19 July 2009. The show celebrated
2960-678: The United States Navy Blue Angels , United States Air Force Thunderbirds , Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds , Royal Air Force Red Arrows , and Swiss Air Force Patrouille Suisse , among many others. Solo military demos, also known as tactical demos, feature one aircraft. The demonstration focuses on the capabilities of modern military aircraft . The display will usually demonstrate the aircraft's very short (and often very loud) rolls, fast speeds, slow approach speeds, as well as their ability to quickly make tight turns, to climb quickly, and their ability to be precisely controlled at
3034-676: The Willows , all produced by Cosgrove Hall for Thames Television /ITV. He provided the voice of Father Christmas in Father Christmas and the Missing Reindeer , Rola Polar in The Adventures of Dawdle the Donkey , Angelmouse , and did voices in animated films including Wombling Free and The Water Babies . In 1981, Jason was cast as Del Boy Trotter in the BBC situation comedy Only Fools and Horses , created by John Sullivan . Del
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3108-545: The aircraft bounced up and came back heavily on the nose wheel, which then collapsed. The crew evacuated the aircraft safely and the show was paused while the runway was cleared of the damaged aircraft. Airshow The largest air show measured by number of exhibitors and size of exhibit space is Le Bourget , followed by Farnborough , with the Dubai Airshow and Singapore Airshow both claiming third place. The largest air show or fly-in by number of participating aircraft
3182-530: The first deliveries of the Airbus A380 to British Airways , both of which flew in formation with the Royal Air Force Red Arrows aerobatic team over the show weekend. RIAT 2013 was also notable due to the lack of U.S. military aircraft represented at the event, due to U.S. government sequestration . RIAT 2014 took place 11–13 July 2014; the first time in its history that the show has been open to
3256-520: The first ever gathering of enthusiasts, June 28 – July 19 of the same year at the airfield at La Brayelle , near Douai . Before World War II , air shows were associated with long-distance air races, often lasting many days and covering thousands of miles. While the Reno Air Races keep this tradition alive, most air shows today primarily feature a series of aerial demos of short duration. Most air shows feature warbirds , aerobatics, and demonstrations of modern military aircraft, and many air shows offer
3330-726: The ground. To gain such authorisations, the pilots will have to demonstrate to an examiner that they can perform to those limits without endangering themselves, ground crew or spectators. Despite display rules and guidances, accidents have continued to happen. However, air show accidents are rare and where there is proper supervision air shows have impressive safety records. Each year, organizations such as International Council of Air Shows and European Airshow Council meet and discuss various subjects including air show safety where accidents are discussed and lessons learned. David Jason Sir David John White OBE (born 2 February 1940 ), known professionally by his stage name David Jason ,
3404-471: The legacy of Bader. The 2008 airshow was to feature two themes, the 90th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force and Global Engagement and was scheduled to be held on 12–13 July. The USAF Air Combat Command 's F-22 Raptor Demo Team had made the first trans-Atlantic flight for the new stealth aircraft to participate in the show. On 11 July, the day before the air show opened to the public, Queen Elizabeth II presented, in poor weather conditions, new colours to
3478-399: The long-running TV series A Touch of Frost (Yorkshire Television/ITV). In September 2006, he was voted by the general public as No. 1 in ITV's poll of TV's Greatest Stars . In December 2006, he starred in Terry Pratchett's Hogfather on Sky1 as Albert . In early 2007, he starred in Diamond Geezer ( Granada Television /ITV). This series ran for 3 episodes of 90 minutes each. There
3552-487: The more highbrow style of Idle, Jones, and Palin), admired his sense of timing. The programme ended in 1969, and the character then appeared for a time in the Thames Television children's programme Magpie . Jason appeared in the BBC comedy series Hugh and I in 1967, which starred Hugh Lloyd and Terry Scott as two friends who lived together in South London . He appeared in the Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) episode " That's How Murder Snowballs " (1969) as Abel,
3626-422: The public on a Friday. The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II was to make its anticipated European debut but was grounded in the U. S. due to an engine failure before it could cross the Atlantic. Highlights of 2014's show included a pair of Polish Air Force Sukhoi Su-22 Fitters along with celebrations for the 50th display season of the Red Arrows. RIAT 2015 was staged from 17–19 July 2015. The show's main theme
3700-405: The separation between display and spectators was increased. Air displays are often monitored by aviation authorities to ensure safe procedures. In the United Kingdom, local authorities will first need to approve any application for an event to which the public is admitted. The first priority must be to arrange insurance cover and details can be obtained from local authorities. An added complication
3774-454: The stage name "David White" was already taken, and not in tribute to his dead twin as has sometimes been claimed. Jason lived at Lodge Lane, North Finchley , and attended Northfield Secondary Modern school after failing the 11-plus in 1951. Upon leaving school, Jason wanted to be an actor, influenced by his brother, but their father advised that he first learn a trade. He trained as an electrician for six years, before retiring and becoming
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#17328369105343848-528: The title characters of Danger Mouse and Count Duckula . In September 2006, Jason had topped the poll to find TV's 50 Greatest Stars , as part of ITV 's 50th anniversary celebrations . He was knighted in 2005 for services to acting and comedy. Jason has won four British Academy Television Awards (BAFTAs), (1988, 1991, 1997, 2003), four British Comedy Awards (1990, 1992, 1997, 2001) and seven National Television Awards (1996 twice, 1997, 2001 twice, 2002 and 2011). Jason's father, Arthur Robert White,
3922-491: The type of aircraft and the way the aircraft is being flown. For instance, slower, lighter aircraft are usually allowed closer and lower to the crowd than larger, faster types. Also, a fighter jet flying straight and level will be able to do so closer to the crowd and lower than if it were performing a roll or a loop. Pilots can get authorizations for differing types of displays (e.g., limbo flying, basic aerobatics to unlimited aerobatics) and to differing minimum base heights above
3996-440: The world including debut appearances by an Embraer KC-390 from Brazil, a Kawasaki C-2 from Japan and an HH-101A variant of the AgustaWestland AW101 tactical helicopter from the Italian Air Force. RIAT 2019 was staged from 19–21 July 2019, with 245 aircraft in attendance. The theme for the 2019 show was 'Air and Space, inspiring the next generation air force' and Tim Peake was among the guest speakers. The show also celebrated
4070-477: The world's military, taking place the week after the annual Global Air & Space Chiefs' Conference in London and the week before the bi-annual Farnborough Airshow which occurs in 'even' years. RIAT allows the military aerospace industry to showcase its products to both the general public and customers in a more relaxed environment outside the commercial selling pressure of the Farnborough trade show. The Farnborough show also restricts public attendance, in 2022 this
4144-528: The world. The United States enjoys a long season that generally runs from March to November, covering the spring, summer, and fall seasons. Other countries often have much shorter seasons. In Japan air shows are generally events held at Japan Air Self-Defense Force bases regularly throughout the year. The European season usually starts in late April or Early May and is usually over by mid October. The Middle East , Australia , and New Zealand hold their events between January and March. However, for many acts,
4218-400: Was 'Training the Next Generation Air Force' but it also focused on the 75th Anniversary of the USAF, which included a rare appearance of the Boeing E-4 performing a flypast on the Friday and being on static display over the weekend. The Airbus BelugaXL made its Air Tattoo debut on the Saturday, performing two flypasts. One of the special guests of this year was actor Tom Cruise . RIAT 2023
4292-584: Was 15, he spent a year working as a mechanic's assistant. When he turned 16, he was eligible to register for an apprenticeship, but decided against it. Jason started his television career in 1964 playing the part of Bert Bradshaw in Crossroads . In 1967, he played spoof super-hero Captain Fantastic , among other roles, in the children's comedy series Do Not Adjust Your Set ( Rediffusion London / ITV ) with Eric Idle , Terry Jones , Denise Coffey , and Michael Palin . Humphrey Barclay , who recruited Jason to appear in Do Not Adjust Your Set (partly to counter
4366-470: Was a pilot in 2005. In March 2008, he starred as Rincewind in Terry Pratchett's The Colour of Magic , and in the two part ITV drama Ghostboat . On 16 September 2008, Jason announced that he would step down from his role as Jack Frost after 16 years. Three new episodes of the show were shown in autumn 2008, and were followed by a two-part finale in 2010. Approached by BBC1 controller Danny Cohen in early 2011, he read three scripts and agreed to shoot
4440-407: Was a porter at Billingsgate Fish Market , and his mother, Olwen Jones, was from Merthyr Tydfil , Glamorgan , Wales , and worked as a charwoman . She gave birth to twin boys at North Middlesex Hospital in Edmonton, London , in February 1940, but Jason's twin brother died during childbirth, making him a twinless twin . He chose the stage name Jason because he liked Jason and the Argonauts , as
4514-416: Was a tribute to the 70th anniversary of the United States Air Force (USAF) and saw the return of the Thunderbirds demonstration team for the first time in 10 years. The show featured a special flypast from the USAF that included a C-130 Hercules , three F-15E Strike Eagles , two F-16 Fighting Falcons , a KC-135 Stratotanker and on the Sunday a special appearance from a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber. There
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#17328369105344588-480: Was also a display from the F-22 Raptor on the Sunday of the show. A Sea King Helicopter from the Belgian Air Component performed a search and rescue demo. The flying display also saw the Ukrainian Air Force Sukhoi Su-27 as a last minute addition as well as the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Avro Lancaster bomber flying with three Spitfires and a Hurricane in a formation known as Thompson formation. Notable static displays included two F-4 Phantoms from
4662-458: Was cast at 12 o'clock and sacked by three." Jason also subsequently missed out on the starring role of Frank Spencer in Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em in 1973 because BBC executives at the time believed that he lacked "star quality". In the 1970s, he also acted in radio comedies, including the weekly topical satire Week Ending (in which he regularly played such figures as then UK Foreign Secretary Dr David Owen ) and The Hitchhiker's Guide to
4736-439: Was due to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the show. However, it was cancelled for the second year running due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty of restrictions on both large crowds and international travel being in place by then. After two years of being cancelled, RIAT 2022 was staged from 15–17 July 2022 and featured 266 aircraft. The show heavily focused on training aircraft as this years operational theme
4810-431: Was founded by Paul Bowen and Timothy Prince , who were CAA air traffic controllers , and Air Marshal Sir Denis Crowley-Milling . From 1973 to 1983 it was held intermittently at RAF Greenham Common , initially under the title of the Royal Air Forces Association, South Eastern Area, Air Tattoo before moving to RAF Fairford in 1985. The show became the International Air Tattoo in 1976, and recognition of its unique status
4884-441: Was granted by Elizabeth II in 1996, when the current Royal International Air Tattoo title was adopted. The event has had a number of air show firsts, including the first display and landing of the B-2A Spirit stealth bomber outside the United States of America during the 1997 "50 Years of the USAF " event and in 2008 the first landing of the Lockheed F-22 Raptor in Europe. The RIAT has evolved into an important showcase for
4958-455: Was held on 16–17 July 2011. This Air Tattoo looked back over the past four decades as it celebrated the show's 40th anniversary with a series of special aerial displays and ground entertainment. It also hosted a gathering of specially-decorated "Tiger" aircraft from the NATO Tiger Association . Tiger aircraft came from NATO squadrons that have a Tiger or Big Cat in their emblem and their association marked its 50th anniversary in 2011. RIAT 2011 saw
5032-602: Was performing to the Only Fools and Horses theme tune. In 1993, Jason was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE). Twelve years later, in the Queen's Birthday Honours List of 2005, he was knighted for services to acting and comedy. Upon receiving the knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on 1 December 2005, he said he was "humbled" by the "fantastic tribute". Jason lived with his long-term girlfriend, Welsh actress Myfanwy Talog , for 18 years and nursed her through breast cancer until she died in 1995. On 26 February 2001, Jason became
5106-421: Was shortlisted for the 2013 Specsavers National Book Awards "Best Book of the Year". A second volume, Only Fools and Stories: From Del Boy to Granville, Pop Larkin to Frost was published in October 2017. Penguin Books announced A Del Of A Life , which is Jason's third autobiography and was published in October 2020. In September 2017, it was reported that a "credible threat was made to his life", although it
5180-424: Was staged from 14–16 July 2023. The theme for RIAT 2023 was SKYTANKER23, focusing on aircraft capable of performing air-to-air refuelling as 2023 is the centenary of the first air-to-air refuelling. Also the 100th anniversary of the Italian Air Force was celebrated with a large number of Italian aircraft. Heavy rain and high winds saw the cancellation of many of the planned flying displays on Friday and Saturday, with
5254-448: Was the Black Eagles aerobatic team from South Korea and Japan became the 54th nation to participate at the tattoo with the arrival of one of its four Boeing KC-767Js operated by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force , which also brought the JASDF Taiko Drummers to the show. RIAT 2013 took place on 20–21 July 2013. Invitations of participation were distributed to over 70 countries. The programme featured an Airbus A400M Atlas and one of
5328-535: Was the cause, after one pilot did a reverse loop and disappeared into the clouds, the other one lost sight of his wingman and aborted the routine. In 2002 a G-222 of the Italian Air Force made a hard landing after demonstrating a steep descent approach, also known as the "Sarajevo approach", developed for the airbridge for supplying Sarajevo during its blockade in the Bosnian War . After initial touchdown
5402-584: Was the celebration of 75 years since the Battle of Britain took place in the summer of 1940. RIAT 2015 also marked the last year of Avro Vulcan XH558 's airworthiness, being retired later in the year. The show also paid tribute to 35 years of the Tri-National Tornado Training Establishment , with three aircraft performing flypasts over the weekend. Other participants included the Finnish Air Force F/A-18C Hornet ,
5476-515: Was to a single day with free entry for under-21s to promote aerospace careers/recruitment. As an extension to the Air Tattoo, Bowen and Price started the Flying Scholarship for Disabled People in 1983 in memory of Douglas Bader , who was a war hero and pilot despite losing his legs in an aerobatic crash. They have given over 400 scholarships to people with all types of disabilities and carry on
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