The world-famous
International Air Tattoo, which was due to take place at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire in July, has been cancelled for a second year.
In a statement released today the Directors of RAF Charitable Trust Enterprises said: "For the past six months, the team has been working tirelessly to devise a planning framework that would resolve the many complexities involved in staging such a large event, including how to deliver the vital international component of some 30 nations. However, the Board concluded that owing to the ongoing uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 during the crucial build up to, and delivery of, the world's greatest airshow, there were simply too many risks associated with pressing ahead.
"We hope that taking the decision now will provide clarity to all those involved in the airshow, including our incredible army of volunteers, our loyal ticketholders, our valued suppliers, corporate guests and sponsors as well as the many military air arms from around the world who were hoping to join us in July to celebrate our 50th anniversary.
"We look forward and are determined to provide opportunities for this important milestone in the Air Tattoo's history to be celebrated in 2021 including building on the incredible success of last summer's Virtual Air Tattoo, details of which to follow.:
"In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your magnificent support, both for the airshow and for our parent charity the RAF Charitable Trust, and we very much look forward to seeing you all at what will be a spectacular Royal International Air Tattoo 2022."
Nicky GoddingNicky Godding is editor of The Business Magazine. Before her journalism career, she worked mainly in public relations moving into writing when she was invited to launch Retail Watch, a publication covering retail and real estate across Europe.
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