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Royal International Air Tattoo 2008, RAF Fairford
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.....STOP
PRESS......AIR TATTOO CANCELLED.....STOP PRESS.....
The organisers of the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in
Gloucestershire announce that the airshow on Sunday, July 13 will not
go ahead.
The decision was taken following lengthy discussions between the
organisers, police and other safety services. It was based on concerns
for our visitors and the disappointing conclusion was that we could not
fully safeguard them.
The public is asked not to travel to RAF Fairford tomorrow.
Despite a huge effort by everyone involved to improve the
conditions of the waterlogged public car parks, it became clear by
mid-afternoon today (July 12) that significant areas of the fields and
of the showground remain unusable.
Air Tattoo Director Tim Prince said: “We have been working around
the clock to improve the conditions on the airfield and in the car
parks but unfortunately we have run out of time.
“Many people will be desperately disappointed but I would like to
assure them that we have tried everything possible within the time
available. "Having worked towards this airshow for the past 12 months, my team at
the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises and our band of 3,000
enthusiastic and loyal volunteers share the huge sense of frustration.”
The senior Police commander for the Air Tattoo, Supt Tony Godwin,
said; “It is with deep regret that the decision has been made to cancel
the Royal International Air Tattoo on both days. This decision was not
made lightly. It was made in the interest of those visiting or working
at the event. We would like to take this opportunity to thank those who had been
planning to attend the airshow, for their cooperation and
understanding.”
The Air Tattoo has set up a helpline advising customers how to
claim ticket refunds as this cannot be done from the base itself.
Details of ticket refunds are available from the website at www.airtattoo.com or call the Air Tattoo Helpline on 01285 713300. |
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The Royal International Air Tattoo this year celebrates the 90th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force as it's main theme. One of the headlines of this anniversary celebration will be the first RIAT-organised appearance for the Vulcan XH558 since the Air Tournament International held at Boscombe Down. The Friday preceeding thr show days will host The show also has "Skytanker" as it's operational theme.
However, the show star is expected to the european air display debut of the USAF's latest combat aircraft, the thrust vectoring F-22A Raptor. As always, RIAT provides the biggest air and ground displays of any UK show with upwards of 300 aircraft expected.
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