4 days ago
Hundreds queue for bus in extremely long lines for first day of RIAT
Travellers from Swindon are queuing in large numbers to get to the Royal International Air Tattoo 2025 (RIAT).
Swindon Bus Station is operating a shuttle that comes every five minutes to pick up event goers and take them to RAF Fairford for the UK's biggest flight fest.
Attendees are forced to queue from beyond the bus station as they await a chance to start their RIAT adventure.
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One couple who are in the line said that they are "so excited" to get to RIAT as they have never gone together before.
They said: "I am not too fussed about waiting to get there as it is all part of the experience and it will still be a great day."
RIAT 2025 is on from today, Friday, July 18, until Sunday, July 20.
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With day one kicking off with the sun in the sky, locals and those who have travelled far will be eager to get to the site.
The first flight display at RIAT takes place today, from 11am until 3pm, and for weekend goers, the display lasts from 10:30am until 5pm.
Viewers can see all kinds of aircraft this weekend, including the world-famous Red Arrows display squad, which will be performing on all days.
