Tri@RIAT brings together a feast of entertaining and interactive activities that are specifically designed to inspire and excite youngsters. From engineering and robotics to sport and music, there’s a wealth of opportunities for young people to expand their horizons through play. Activities are centred on a large arena in which a variety of demonstrations and performances - from the bizarre to the brilliant - take place throughout the day.  Here are some of the exciting Tri@RIAT events already confirmed for the 2008 show.

• Battling Robots – The spectacular ‘Robot Arena’ where fighting machines cause metal mayhem as they battle their way to victory. 

• RAF and Tri@RIAT - Getting the image of a modern Air Force across to the younger generation is a big priority for the RAF and interaction is at the heart of the Service’s Youth Strategy. Indeed, the thinking behind the approach is simple: if young people can get hands-on, then they can make up their own minds about the RAF. Consequently, for the past three years a network of Youth Activity Liaison Officers at all of the main RAF bases have been tasked with arranging activities that bring young people into contact with those in ‘light blue’.  Whether playing basketball at RAF Cosford, undertaking drill practice at RAF Halton, helping out in the Air Traffic Control Tower at RAF Cranwell or simply touring the various sections that make up a busy RAF station, thousands of youngsters across the country have been engaged, enabling them to get up close and personal with the modern RAF. Old stereotypes have been shattered as today’s youth discover what the RAF really does and really means.

• Tri@RIAT Arena - A variety of demonstrations and performances - from the bizarre to the brilliant - taking place throughout the day. 

Vehicle Displays 
To co-incide with the 90th anniversary of the RAF, this years vehicle display will feature legendary British cars from the last nine decades.
If you would like to display your vehicle at this years airshow please contact vehicledisplays@rafcte.com

Evening Concert
After the flying has finished, why not join us for a FREE two hour outdoor concert.  This years concert will feature the rousing sounds of the Royal Air Force Squadronaires who will be swinging their way though the last 90 years! 

Funfair
Kids can enjoy all the attractions at this year’s fun fair!

Shopping
With over 100 stands you were guaranteed to find something to your liking.

Crew Café
After marvelling at their flying skills, there is an the opportunity to meet many of the international Top Gun pilots – including the Red Arrows and the Thunderbirds – and collect their autographs at the Crew Café. 

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