RIAT prize winners and dragon ladies

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hi there

does anyone know where i can find the prize winners of RIAT

and does anyone have any pics of the dragons that are going into fairford today.

many thanks
Jonathan

Subject: Re: RIAT prize winners and dragon ladies 2009-07-22, 05:51

Quote :: TOP GUNS TAKE AIR TATTOO TROPHIES

EACH YEAR the world’s most
exciting and experienced pilots compete at the Royal International Air
Tattoo, at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, with no fewer than eight
awards being presented at the Sunday Night Hangar Party – the
traditional end to the airshow.

Air Chief Marshal Sir John
Cheshire, Chairman of the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust, opened
proceedings by thanking everyone for the contributions to RIAT 2009,
before handing over to Nigel Wharmby of the Air Tattoo’s Flying Control
Committee to introduce the award ceremony.

This year the top award, the King Hussein Memorial Sword
- presented in memory of the late HM King Hussein of Jordan, Patron of
the International Air Tattoo (1983-1989) for the Best Overall Flying
Demonstration - went to the Fleet Air Arm, for the sheer weight of
effort and professionalism put in to their Balbo by the Merlins, the Black Cats, the FRA Falcons and Black Sea Hawks.

The
sword was presented by HRH Prince Feisal of Jordan and received on
behalf of the Fleet Air Arm by Lt Rich Liddle and Sub Lt J D Edwards
from 845 Sqn Sea Kings.

Lt Liddle said: “It’s fantastic, a
surprise more than anything. Obviously we’re very proud to win this
award, especially in the year when we’re celebrating 100 years of naval
aviation.”

For the second year running, The Paul Bowen Trophy
- presented by ITL in memory of The Royal International Air Tattoo
co-founder Paul Bowen for the Best Jet Demonstration – was won by Capt Thomas ‘Pipo’ Peier flying the F-18 Hornet of Fliegerstaffel 18, Swiss Air Force. That’s the third year in a row that the Swiss Air Force has taken this award.

Air
Tattoo Chief Executive Tim Prince presented the trophy, and Capt Peier
was delighted to receive it. “I never thought I’d win this again,” he
said. “It’s really a pleasure, especially as this is my last
international meeting. After this I’ll be stepping back and training
someone else to take on the display pilot role, so it’s great to take
the trophy home for a second time.”

The Sir Douglas Bader Trophy - presented by Shell UK for the Best Individual Flying Display – went to Capt Cedric Ruet flying the Dassault Rafale of Escadron de Chasse 1/7, French Air Force.

Alan
Smith, Deputy Chairman of the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust
Enterprises, presented the trophy to Capt Ruet. The French pilot said:
“I’m very pleased. This is the first year the Rafale has been to the
Air Tattoo, and I hope to be back next year.”

The Lockheed Martin Cannestra Trophy
– presented by Lockheed Martin for the Best Flying Demonstration by an
overseas participant - went to Maj Mohammad Quol, leader of the Royal
Jordanian Falcons, and was presented by Gen Al Hansen, a Vice President
of RIAT.

Maj Quol received the award on behalf of the Falcons
and commented: “I’m really very proud to be part of this event, and
very proud of my team. We’re all very happy!”

The Steedman Display Sword
- presented by The Royal International Air Tattoo in memory of the late
Air Chief Marshal Sir Alasdair Steedman, Chairman of the International
Air Tattoo (1981-1988), for the Best Flying Demonstration by a UK
participant – was awarded to Sqn Ldr Scott Loughran, flying the Typhoon of 29 Sqn, RAF.

Air
Chief Marshal Sir John Cheshire presented the sword to the Typhoon
pilot who said: “It’s definitely a surprise to win, but I’m delighted.
It’s always great to get recognition for what we do, so I’m really
pleased.”

Three other awards, not judged by the Flying Control Committee, were also made:

The FRIAT Award (the As the Crow Flies Trophy), decided by the votes of FRIAT (Friends of the Royal International Air Tattoo) members, went to Capt Cedric Ruet, flying the Dassault Rafale of Escadron de Chasse 1/7, French Air Force. It was presented by FRIAT member Mr Pete Dixon.

Fred
Crawley, Chairman of the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises,
presented the second award of the evening to Capt Ruet who said: “It’s
a great pleasure to win two awards, one from the FCC and one from the
audience, and I’m very proud of that.”

The Best Livery award went to Lt Daniel Jordao and crew of 2/10 Aviation Group, Brazilian Air Force with their Casa C295M.
Jon Windover from Jeppesen presented the award to Lt Jordao who said:
“It’s great, I wasn’t expecting this! We’re surprised and very very
grateful.”

The award for the Best Flying Helmet went to Maj Brian ‘Bubba’ Zoll, C-130H of the 317th Airlift Group, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas.
‘Bubba’ said: “I started hand-painting my helmet three weeks ago, and
was convinced that I’d be competing against professional painters so
I’m delighted to win. I’m really glad!”

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thanks rick! Cheers