Royal Origin

2026 marks 30 years since the Air Tattoo was granted Royal Assent, becoming the Royal International Air Tattoo that we all know and love today. To celebrate this milestone, we spoke to someone who has been part of the journey from the very beginning, sharing the story behind this important moment in RIAT’s history and how the event has grown over the years. From its early days to becoming the world’s largest military airshow, this is the story of how RIAT gained its Royal title💙