RIAT 12/13 July 2008

r.e.hendriks · Post by **r.e.hendriks** » 12 Jul 2008, 17:16

A small miracle happened.... I have tickets for the Sunday show... (Fred & Mo you guys rule!!!)
Now let's hope the show still goes on.....

Still waiting for confirmation.....

Regards, Rob.

John Creasey · Post by **John Creasey** » 12 Jul 2008, 17:25

AIR TATTOO CANCELLED SUNDAY

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 http://www.airtattoo.com or call the Air Tattoo Helpline on 01285 713300.

Goldenflyer · Post by **Goldenflyer** » 12 Jul 2008, 17:27

r.e.hendriks wrote:A small miracle happened.... I have tickets for the Sunday show... (Fred & Mo you guys rule!!!)
Now let's hope the show still goes on.....

Still waiting for confirmation.....

Regards, Rob.

Here You are

r.e.hendriks · Post by **r.e.hendriks** » 12 Jul 2008, 17:30

Yep...just got a sms from Mo and Fred in England.......

Just one word..... K-T

Greetz, Rob.

mikek1357 · Post by **mikek1357** » 12 Jul 2008, 17:33

You could say, its only an airshow, but wow, sad news. And I can imagine it's a big dissapointment for the crowds and participants

FISHER01 · Post by **FISHER01** » 12 Jul 2008, 17:33

a black page in the history of airshows

MainPower · Post by **MainPower** » 12 Jul 2008, 17:50

Seeing all that water .. I guess no fun to stay there.

So I think it's the right decision to take .. hopefully better weather next year.

DJMikey · Post by **DJMikey** » 12 Jul 2008, 18:02

Thanks Mo and Fred for getting the 3 tickets for us! As they say "Wereldactie" or ... "Really suberb"!!. Sadly we cannot join up with you guys tomorrow. Great dissapointment for all visitors and organisers of the main aviation event in Europe.

Hopefully RIAT will re-schedule the event next year one or two weeks later in July. As in my memory surves me correctly, the chance for good weather will be a little bit higher. Wish we had some paragnostic competance to predict ..

Anyway, next time more luck hopefully.

Grt, Mike.

Wilfried · Post by **Wilfried** » 12 Jul 2008, 18:26

Hi all,

Is there by any chance anyone who knows if Monday, departure day, will go ahead? I have tickets and I am flying there tomorrow morning very early. If anyone has info on this, please post it!

Thanks a lot,

Wilfried

Goldenflyer · Post by **Goldenflyer** » 12 Jul 2008, 18:29

http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=yjuY5w1b8Yo

Here a small impresion of July 11

perrie · Post by **perrie** » 12 Jul 2008, 18:31

Some aircarft already departed (to Avord for example), hopefully for you guys still wanting to go others don't leave on sunday

I give up, it's too bad.

Per

Dagger · Post by **Dagger** » 12 Jul 2008, 18:43

I think so:

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Goldenflyer · Post by **Goldenflyer** » 12 Jul 2008, 18:43

perrie wrote:Some aircarft already departed (to Avord for example), hopefully for you guys still wanting to go others don't leave on sunday

I give up, it's too bad.

Per

So monday could bad to ? (the weather )

Wilfried · Post by **Wilfried** » 12 Jul 2008, 18:56

You're the best! Thanks!!

Stratofreighter · Post by **Stratofreighter** » 12 Jul 2008, 19:03

Just managed to get through to RIAT by phone. Park and View for departure day next Monday has NOT been called off (yet)...

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