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16 AIR TATTOO LIVE 87.7FM TIMINGS Friday 13, Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 July On Air 7.00am-9.00pm

Run by volunteers, Air Tattoo Live 87.7FM 13-15 JULY 2018 is the airshow’s very own radio station. RIAT 2018 Starting on Friday morning, 13 July, it broadcasts until Sunday evening. This year, TICKETING Air Tattoo Live will feature live commentary of the flying display Friday-Sunday, 10.00am The standard admission ticket price is £55 to 5.30pm. plus admin fee (subject to availability). All accompanied Under-18s* can enter free You can contact Air Tattoo Live 87.7FM for of charge (*2018 only). For details, call dedications, requests or news either by the Ticketline on 0800 107 1940 or visit telephoning 01285 713300 ext 5140 or by www.airtattoo.com. Parking is free for texting to 07797 881188. ticketholders. Please note: tickets must be Courtesy of HSL Mobile www.hslmobile.com purchased in advance as they will not be

ANNUAL REVIEW

Copies of the RAFCT Annual Review by the RAFCT are available to download at ANIMAL www.rafct.com SAFETY COMMUNITY Please remember the nature of the Air Tattoo means that it is sometimes noisy. HELPLINE Whilst RAFCTE makes every effort to A team of volunteers with excellent airshow minimise any impact caused, it does rely and local knowledge will operate our on residents being prepared, especially Helpline (01285 713000) during the Air those with animals and livestock. If there Tattoo. The team will answer questions and is anyone in the area who has recently endeavour to provide solutions to issues opened new stables or keeps livestock that associated with the airshow. we are not already aware of, please contact Chris Murray on 01285 713300 ext 5398 or Monday 9 July to Thursday 12 July by email: [email protected] Helpline open 8.00am-6.00pm Friday 13 July to Sunday 15 July AIR TATTOO 2019 DATES Helpline open 7.00am-6.00pm Monday 16 July 19-21 JULY 2019 Helpline open 8.00am-11.00am AIRTATTOO.COM 02 03 WELCOME WELCOME ANDY ARMSTRONG AIR MARSHAL SIR KEVIN LEESON CHIEF EXECUTIVE, RAFCTE CHAIRMAN, RAFCT

The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) This summer’s RIAT will be the official 2018 will see the culmination of more international celebration of the RAF’s than three years’ planning as the airshow centenary and, as such, it represents the prepares to play a full part in celebrations RAF Charitable Trust’s primary contribution marking the Royal Air Force’s centenary. towards the nationwide RAF100 Appeal. The focus of our activities will be Friday 13 At 100 years old – the Royal Air Force is the July, when we’ll host an official review of re-schedule their organic collection in world’s oldest independent air force. I hope subjects that they study in class are brought RAF aircraft and a massed flypast in the Kempsford from Friday 13 July to Thursday you are looking forward to our local area excitingly to life in industry. afternoon. 12 July (just for that week). taking such a key role in such an historically noteworthy event. We’re currently reaching out into your Reflecting the significance of the occasion, However, it is those of you who live in the communities, organising half-day and to ensure as many people as possible vicinity that I am most grateful to, which The Trust is delighted to be in partnership workshops at 20 local primary schools are able to join us, the Friday will be a full is why I decided to offer households living with the RAF Benevolent Fund, the Royal Air as part of the Trust-sponsored Junior day, much like a traditional Saturday or in local postcodes, i.e. those most likely Forces Association, the RAF Museum and, of Engineering Challenge which culminates Sunday, complete with an eight-hour flying to be affected by this year’s changes, the course, the Royal Air Force raising money for at RIAT on the Friday. Please take the display. opportunity to apply for one of 500 pairs of such a worthy cause. opportunity to visit the Techno Zone during complimentary tickets. your airshow visit and you’ll see the many ways in which we are helping to inspire This ‘extended’ Friday will be for 2018 only. Tens of thousands of individuals are set these young, hungry minds. We plan to revert back to a Friday ‘Air Tattoo Not unsurprisingly, we were hugely to benefit from this joint venture, building lite’ as we’ve done in previous years with oversubscribed but I hope you will be on the partners’ successes over the past Whether attending the Air Tattoo or not, fewer tickets on sale and a condensed four- pleased to learn that I decided to honour century and seeking to deliver a lasting I’d like to thank you for the role you play, hour flying display. every eligible application. If you turn to legacy for years to come. page 12 you’ll also learn of the many other through your patience and understanding, in the Air Tattoo’s success, which in turn In order to stage a safe and successful ways in which we are helping you and your The RAF100 Appeal focusses on young communities. enables us to continue to have such a full day on the Friday, we’ve had to bring people, serving personnel and veterans positive influence on the growth and forward some of the traditional road traffic and at its heart is a determination to Thank you again for your support. Please development of our young people – as well restrictions that are in place over the Air ensure that all members of the RAF family as in many other ways. Tattoo period, details of which you’ll find digest the various changes we’ve made to – past, present and future – are honoured, elsewhere in this newsletter. our road traffic arrangements this year and supported and inspired. if you have any concerns, please do get in You can find out more about the work of the touch with us as soon as possible. Trust by visiting www.rafct.com I am acutely aware of the impact these I am pleased that so many of you reading changes are likely to have on those of you this successfully applied for complimentary living in communities close to us as you go Air Tattoo tickets and will be joining us on about your usual Friday routines. Friday 13 July. It is important that you share in the success of this wonderful event that I am particularly grateful to those schools takes place on your ‘doorstep’ each year. that, having weighed up the impact of the changes in July, have decided to establish a Also joining us on the Friday will be 6,000+ twilight inset day on the 13th. I also thank local schoolchildren who will have the Council and environmental opportunity to learn how the Science, services company Ubico for agreeing to Technology, Engineering and Maths 02 03 WELCOME WELCOME ANDY ARMSTRONG AIR MARSHAL SIR KEVIN LEESON CHIEF EXECUTIVE, RAFCTE CHAIRMAN, RAFCT

The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) This summer’s RIAT will be the official 2018 will see the culmination of more international celebration of the RAF’s than three years’ planning as the airshow centenary and, as such, it represents the prepares to play a full part in celebrations RAF Charitable Trust’s primary contribution marking the Royal Air Force’s centenary. towards the nationwide RAF100 Appeal. The focus of our activities will be Friday 13 At 100 years old – the Royal Air Force is the July, when we’ll host an official review of re-schedule their organic collection in world’s oldest independent air force. I hope subjects that they study in class are brought RAF aircraft and a massed flypast in the Kempsford from Friday 13 July to Thursday you are looking forward to our local area excitingly to life in industry. afternoon. 12 July (just for that week). taking such a key role in such an historically noteworthy event. We’re currently reaching out into your Reflecting the significance of the occasion, However, it is those of you who live in the communities, organising half-day and to ensure as many people as possible vicinity that I am most grateful to, which The Trust is delighted to be in partnership workshops at 20 local primary schools are able to join us, the Friday will be a full is why I decided to offer households living with the RAF Benevolent Fund, the Royal Air as part of the Trust-sponsored Junior day, much like a traditional Saturday or in local postcodes, i.e. those most likely Forces Association, the RAF Museum and, of Engineering Challenge which culminates Sunday, complete with an eight-hour flying to be affected by this year’s changes, the course, the Royal Air Force raising money for at RIAT on the Friday. Please take the display. opportunity to apply for one of 500 pairs of such a worthy cause. opportunity to visit the Techno Zone during complimentary tickets. your airshow visit and you’ll see the many ways in which we are helping to inspire This ‘extended’ Friday will be for 2018 only. Tens of thousands of individuals are set these young, hungry minds. We plan to revert back to a Friday ‘Air Tattoo Not unsurprisingly, we were hugely to benefit from this joint venture, building lite’ as we’ve done in previous years with oversubscribed but I hope you will be on the partners’ successes over the past Whether attending the Air Tattoo or not, fewer tickets on sale and a condensed four- pleased to learn that I decided to honour century and seeking to deliver a lasting I’d like to thank you for the role you play, hour flying display. every eligible application. If you turn to legacy for years to come. page 12 you’ll also learn of the many other through your patience and understanding, in the Air Tattoo’s success, which in turn In order to stage a safe and successful ways in which we are helping you and your The RAF100 Appeal focusses on young communities. enables us to continue to have such a full day on the Friday, we’ve had to bring people, serving personnel and veterans positive influence on the growth and forward some of the traditional road traffic and at its heart is a determination to Thank you again for your support. Please development of our young people – as well restrictions that are in place over the Air ensure that all members of the RAF family as in many other ways. Tattoo period, details of which you’ll find digest the various changes we’ve made to – past, present and future – are honoured, elsewhere in this newsletter. our road traffic arrangements this year and supported and inspired. if you have any concerns, please do get in You can find out more about the work of the touch with us as soon as possible. Trust by visiting www.rafct.com I am acutely aware of the impact these I am pleased that so many of you reading changes are likely to have on those of you this successfully applied for complimentary living in communities close to us as you go Air Tattoo tickets and will be joining us on about your usual Friday routines. Friday 13 July. It is important that you share in the success of this wonderful event that I am particularly grateful to those schools takes place on your ‘doorstep’ each year. that, having weighed up the impact of the changes in July, have decided to establish a Also joining us on the Friday will be 6,000+ twilight inset day on the 13th. I also thank local schoolchildren who will have the Cotswold District Council and environmental opportunity to learn how the Science, services company Ubico for agreeing to Technology, Engineering and Maths 04 05

AUTODROME - The Autodrome welcomes ROYAL AIR FORCE ACTIVITY ON THE car enthusiasts from across the UK including the Mitsubishi Lancer Register and the Riley CENTENARY SHOWGROUND Motor Club showing off an eclectic mix of hot hatches and shining saloons, all lined A dramatic flypast of over 50 aircraft from TECHNO ZONE - Explore the world of 21st up ready for you. Also features the Wall of the Royal Air Force will provide a stunning century technology with over 30 great, Death motorcycle stunt display arena. aerial set piece to launch RAF centenary interactive exhibits. Find out how a jet celebrations at this summer’s Air Tattoo at engine works, how aircraft move safely in VINTAGE VILLAGE - Themed performers, RAF . our skies, learn how to fly a paper plane dancers, re-enactors, historic aircraft and and enjoy the very best in simulated flying vehicles are all designed to transport you on The massed flypast, which takes place on experiences. Venture into cyberspace and a trip down memory lane. Vintage traders Friday 13 July, will see many of the RAF’s virtual reality and even take a ‘trip’ to Mars. will be selling clothing and accessories with operational aircraft and historic warbirds Techno Zone is guaranteed to inspire a new a retro twist whilst the vintage tea room flying in formation above the skies at the generation of engineers and aviators. serves a fresh cuppa and cake. Visit the airshow. The afternoon flypast will follow a Pilots’ Mess bar to complete your visit. Royal Review of aircraft and a parade of RAF RAF EXPERIENCE - Bigger than ever to mark personnel at the ’ airbase in the the RAF Centenary, the RAF Experience will ACTIVITY ZONE - A great selection of morning. showcase the RAF today - by the men and interesting attractions suitable for all the women who protect the UK’s airspace 24 family, take a trip into the Activity Zone. Over the airshow weekend (14-15 July), the hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days You’ll be more than amused at the ‘have eight-hour flying display will feature other a year. Learn about current operations, the a go’ attractions – rides and novelty exciting RAF100 aerial set pieces whilst on specialised equipment used and the ways in experiences designed to thrill all ages. The the ground, visitors will be able to meet which members of the Regular and Reserve emphasis in the Activity Zone is on fun and members of the RAF and learn about the forces come together to deliver effective, you’ll find plenty of it here. Tunnelling, Mini variety of roles they perform today. 21st century airpower capability. Land Rovers and a Skate Ramp are among the attractions on offer.

SERVICE STATIONS - Many of the facilities that visitors to the Air Tattoo use are gathered together at a ‘Service Station’. We have three Service Stations; one located in each of the coloured zones and many of the same facilities are also in the Vintage Village.

In the food court you can sit at picnic benches, either under cover in a large marquee or outside in the sun, and enjoy a wide range of food including vegetarian, organic and salad options. Also located at the service stations are visitor information points, official merchandise and souvenir programmes, cash points and free Wi-Fi. 04 05

AUTODROME - The Autodrome welcomes ROYAL AIR FORCE ACTIVITY ON THE car enthusiasts from across the UK including the Mitsubishi Lancer Register and the Riley CENTENARY SHOWGROUND Motor Club showing off an eclectic mix of hot hatches and shining saloons, all lined A dramatic flypast of over 50 aircraft from TECHNO ZONE - Explore the world of 21st up ready for you. Also features the Wall of the Royal Air Force will provide a stunning century technology with over 30 great, Death motorcycle stunt display arena. aerial set piece to launch RAF centenary interactive exhibits. Find out how a jet celebrations at this summer’s Air Tattoo at engine works, how aircraft move safely in VINTAGE VILLAGE - Themed performers, RAF Fairford. our skies, learn how to fly a paper plane dancers, re-enactors, historic aircraft and and enjoy the very best in simulated flying vehicles are all designed to transport you on The massed flypast, which takes place on experiences. Venture into cyberspace and a trip down memory lane. Vintage traders Friday 13 July, will see many of the RAF’s virtual reality and even take a ‘trip’ to Mars. will be selling clothing and accessories with operational aircraft and historic warbirds Techno Zone is guaranteed to inspire a new a retro twist whilst the vintage tea room flying in formation above the skies at the generation of engineers and aviators. serves a fresh cuppa and cake. Visit the airshow. The afternoon flypast will follow a Pilots’ Mess bar to complete your visit. Royal Review of aircraft and a parade of RAF RAF EXPERIENCE - Bigger than ever to mark personnel at the Cotswolds’ airbase in the the RAF Centenary, the RAF Experience will ACTIVITY ZONE - A great selection of morning. showcase the RAF today - by the men and interesting attractions suitable for all the women who protect the UK’s airspace 24 family, take a trip into the Activity Zone. Over the airshow weekend (14-15 July), the hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days You’ll be more than amused at the ‘have eight-hour flying display will feature other a year. Learn about current operations, the a go’ attractions – rides and novelty exciting RAF100 aerial set pieces whilst on specialised equipment used and the ways in experiences designed to thrill all ages. The the ground, visitors will be able to meet which members of the Regular and Reserve emphasis in the Activity Zone is on fun and members of the RAF and learn about the forces come together to deliver effective, you’ll find plenty of it here. Tunnelling, Mini variety of roles they perform today. 21st century airpower capability. Land Rovers and a Skate Ramp are among the attractions on offer.

SERVICE STATIONS - Many of the facilities that visitors to the Air Tattoo use are gathered together at a ‘Service Station’. We have three Service Stations; one located in each of the coloured zones and many of the same facilities are also in the Vintage Village.

In the food court you can sit at picnic benches, either under cover in a large marquee or outside in the sun, and enjoy a wide range of food including vegetarian, organic and salad options. Also located at the service stations are visitor information points, official merchandise and souvenir programmes, cash points and free Wi-Fi. 06 07

RIAT 2018 We will make as widely available as FLYING possible to all residents, free of charge, foam ear plugs. Residents in Kempsford NEW INITIATIVES and Whelford can collect theirs when OPERATIONS they pick up their newsletters from the The Air Tattoo will operate the airfield at Kempsford village hall whilst Fairford All flying during the Air Tattoo is undertaken RAF Fairford from 8.00am on Tuesday 10 residents can collect theirs from the Town in accordance with UK MOD flying July until 5.00pm on Monday 16 July. From Council offices. They can also be obtained regulations and all display flying is overseen Tuesday-Thursday (10-12 July) in addition to from our reception at Douglas Bader by a highly experienced Flying Display receiving visiting aircraft, the Air Tattoo will House on Horcott Hill. Director, supported by a Flying Control schedule in a number of display rehearsals Committee under the chairmanship of a and practices – as it does every year. Where Many of you will be used to managing this serving (RAF) senior officer with extensive possible and weather-permitting, this year aspect of your lives during the airshow flying display experience from the Air Tattoo we will endeavour to restrict rehearsals/ period but should you have any serious and elsewhere. practices by noisier aircraft types (this concerns about specific display items then would usually be fast jets) to a shorter call our Community Helpline during the The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust window (approximately 10.00am-6.30pm) airshow period (see page 16) and our staff Enterprises (RAFCTE) is an active member in order to show consideration to you, our will do their best to assist. of the British Air Display Association and neighbours. Air activity will continue outside European Airshow Council and is compliant of this window (but within the airfield with all UK regulatory requirements opening times) as aircraft arrive for the in respect of the organisation and airshow. management of public airshows.

To further assist you, we are introducing the In respect of all Air Tattoo flying, please note following additional initiatives for this year’s that whilst the airfield is open from 8.00am event: to 8.00pm from Tuesday 10 July to Sunday Each evening we will publish on our 15 July and from 8.00am to 5.00pm on website www.airtattoo.com the timings Monday 16 July, this does not mean there of particularly noisier aircraft types flying will be continuous flying between these AIRSHOW the following day. periods. Whilst every effort is made to minimise the effect of aircraft noise, it will greater than during the rest of the year. TIMINGS Tuesday 10 July RAF FAIRFORD FLYING Aircraft arrivals/rehearsals 8.00am-8.00pm Wednesday 11 July OPERATIONS Aircraft arrivals/rehearsals 8.00am-8.00pm Thursday 12 July Please note, as stated the vast majority Aircraft arrivals/rehearsals 8.00am-8.00pm of the Air Tattoo activity at RAF Fairford Friday 13, Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 July will begin on Tuesday 10 July and will end Gates open to the public 7.30am-7.30pm on Monday 16 July. Either side of this, the Flying operations 8.00am-8.00pm airfield will revert to its standard operational Public flying display 10.00am-5.30pm tempo. Monday 16 July Aircraft departures 8.00am-5.00pm 06 07

RIAT 2018 We will make as widely available as FLYING possible to all residents, free of charge, foam ear plugs. Residents in Kempsford NEW INITIATIVES and Whelford can collect theirs when OPERATIONS they pick up their newsletters from the The Air Tattoo will operate the airfield at Kempsford village hall whilst Fairford All flying during the Air Tattoo is undertaken RAF Fairford from 8.00am on Tuesday 10 residents can collect theirs from the Town in accordance with UK MOD flying July until 5.00pm on Monday 16 July. From Council offices. They can also be obtained regulations and all display flying is overseen Tuesday-Thursday (10-12 July) in addition to from our reception at Douglas Bader by a highly experienced Flying Display receiving visiting aircraft, the Air Tattoo will House on Horcott Hill. Director, supported by a Flying Control schedule in a number of display rehearsals Committee under the chairmanship of a and practices – as it does every year. Where Many of you will be used to managing this serving (RAF) senior officer with extensive possible and weather-permitting, this year aspect of your lives during the airshow flying display experience from the Air Tattoo we will endeavour to restrict rehearsals/ period but should you have any serious and elsewhere. practices by noisier aircraft types (this concerns about specific display items then would usually be fast jets) to a shorter call our Community Helpline during the The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust window (approximately 10.00am-6.30pm) airshow period (see page 16) and our staff Enterprises (RAFCTE) is an active member in order to show consideration to you, our will do their best to assist. of the British Air Display Association and neighbours. Air activity will continue outside European Airshow Council and is compliant of this window (but within the airfield with all UK regulatory requirements opening times) as aircraft arrive for the in respect of the organisation and airshow. management of public airshows.

To further assist you, we are introducing the In respect of all Air Tattoo flying, please note following additional initiatives for this year’s that whilst the airfield is open from 8.00am event: to 8.00pm from Tuesday 10 July to Sunday Each evening we will publish on our 15 July and from 8.00am to 5.00pm on website www.airtattoo.com the timings Monday 16 July, this does not mean there of particularly noisier aircraft types flying will be continuous flying between these AIRSHOW the following day. periods. Whilst every effort is made to minimise the effect of aircraft noise, it will greater than during the rest of the year. TIMINGS Tuesday 10 July RAF FAIRFORD FLYING Aircraft arrivals/rehearsals 8.00am-8.00pm Wednesday 11 July OPERATIONS Aircraft arrivals/rehearsals 8.00am-8.00pm Thursday 12 July Please note, as stated the vast majority Aircraft arrivals/rehearsals 8.00am-8.00pm of the Air Tattoo activity at RAF Fairford Friday 13, Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 July will begin on Tuesday 10 July and will end Gates open to the public 7.30am-7.30pm on Monday 16 July. Either side of this, the Flying operations 8.00am-8.00pm airfield will revert to its standard operational Public flying display 10.00am-5.30pm tempo. Monday 16 July Aircraft departures 8.00am-5.00pm 08 09

along the A40, A361, and A417, through signposted Fairford, and along the C124 to Around 3.00pm upon the start of the Exit TRAFFIC Whelford to the Red Car Parks. During the Kempsford. Vehicles will be directed to the phase, this one-way system will be re- Entry Phase, the entire length of Whelford Blue Car Park along Top Road. The Exit route instated in the reverse direction towards PLAN & ROUTES Road (from the Shell Garage to Allotment will be reverse of Entry, but due to route at which time traffic from Corner, Kempsford) will be the subject of limitations a proportion of vehicles will be the village will be allowed to join exiting car The Traffic Management Plan has the a tidal flow one-way Temporary Traffic directed to exit via the Purple Route. park traffic. full support of both Order, allowing dual flow traffic towards Constabulary and Police. Police and the Car Parks. When considered no longer BROWN ROUTE - As a pressure relief for the For anyone unfamiliar with the area, the contracted traffic officers will be deployed necessary, this restriction will be lifted A419(T) east of , traffic from the recommended alternate route towards the at key junctions during the Air Tattoo and and two-way traffic reinstated until the West, South West and Bristol direction will A417 for Fairford or is: leave the the whole traffic operation will be managed commencement of the Exit Phase. be directed off the M4 at Junction 17, north village travelling due south to the junction from a Joint Control Centre established at towards Malmesbury and then north-east with the C124 turning right towards the RAF Fairford. In order to streamline the Exit phase, the through the and the A419(T), first right towards Down Ampney one-way order in Whelford Road will, Spine Road junction before returning south then right again on the outskirts of Down RIAT and the police request that you DO when required, be reversed. This will be to rejoin either the Green route via Down Ampney towards Meysey Hampton to the NOT REPOSITION OR REMOVE TRAFFIC operational from the Red Car Park exit gates Ampney or the Blue route at the C124 A417 turning right for Fairford and left for CONES ONCE THEY ARE IN PLACE. Should to the Shell Garage. dependent upon inbound flow rates. Cirencester. you need assistance during RIAT 2018, PURPLE ROUTE - This route leaves Swindon please call the Community Helpline (NB: One Way restrictions for Entry and GREEN ROUTE - Traffic on the A417(T) dual on the A361 towards , then to on 01285 713000. Your patience and Exit phases WILL all be in place on the Red carriageway will exit at the Burford Road Kempsford via the Freke Arms, Hannington understanding during the period of the Air Route on Friday, Saturday and Sunday). roundabout near Cirencester, to travel briefly and Hannington Wick. This is a Non Public Tattoo is greatly appreciated. on to the A429 before joining the old A417 route and wherever possible its use is Bringing traffic from the after Cherry Tree Lane crossroads. Vehicles BLUE ROUTE - restricted to residents and specific Air Tattoo RED ROUTE - Bringing traffic from the M4 Junction 15 and the South along the will be directed through Meysey Hampton pass holders. The roads which comprise this northeast via Oxford, Burford and A419(T), exiting on to the C124 over-bridge to the Green Car Parks located to the north of Marston Meysey. In order to increase the route are very narrow, thus during the Entry Tewkesbury vehicular flow rate during both Entry and phase, it is intended to keep traffic flowing Exit phases, the main road between Meysey almost exclusively towards Kempsford Hampton ‘T’ junction and Marston Meysey with access denied from Kempsford 10 Stow-on-the-Wold 10 particularly to large vehicles that are likely to Gloucester will be subject to a One-Way Temporary 11 Cheltenham 9 Traffic Order. compromise safety and traffic movement. A40 For the same reasons, during the exit phase, M40 (NB: One Way restrictions for Entry and Exit the same controlled access will apply from A417 Burford the Freke Arms junction and Hannington A40 8 phases WILL all be in place on the Green 12 A429 Route on Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Wick. Police will, wherever possible, permit RAF 8 residents access to properties during both M5 FAIRFORD A361 Oxford Cirencester A417 Please note that unlike previous years, to Entry and Exit phases, but only if the size of Lechlade A420 allow for a dual flow of traffic towards car vehicle does not compromise free and safe parks there will be no vehicles allowed to movement for oncoming traffic, the general A361 travel from the village of Marston Meysey rule being ‘No Through Road – Access-Only’. towards Fairford via Ash Copse during the It is likely that, during the peak period of Swindon Entry phase on all three days. The Green the outbound phase, in order to speed A419 20/15 Triangle end of Marston Meysey village will egress from the general area, a proportion 17 15 be manned and barriered to facilitate this. of vehicles departing from Blue Car Park will 19 18 A34 This will be in force from 6.00am on each also be directed to depart via the Purple M32 Chippenham M4 day until lifted at the end of the Entry phase Route. 13 at around 1.00pm. Bristol 08 09

along the A40, A361, and A417, through signposted Fairford, and along the C124 to Around 3.00pm upon the start of the Exit TRAFFIC Whelford to the Red Car Parks. During the Kempsford. Vehicles will be directed to the phase, this one-way system will be re- Entry Phase, the entire length of Whelford Blue Car Park along Top Road. The Exit route instated in the reverse direction towards PLAN & ROUTES Road (from the Shell Garage to Allotment will be reverse of Entry, but due to route Meysey Hampton at which time traffic from Corner, Kempsford) will be the subject of limitations a proportion of vehicles will be the village will be allowed to join exiting car The Traffic Management Plan has the a tidal flow one-way Temporary Traffic directed to exit via the Purple Route. park traffic. full support of both Gloucestershire Order, allowing dual flow traffic towards Constabulary and . Police and the Car Parks. When considered no longer BROWN ROUTE - As a pressure relief for the For anyone unfamiliar with the area, the contracted traffic officers will be deployed necessary, this restriction will be lifted A419(T) east of Swindon, traffic from the recommended alternate route towards the at key junctions during the Air Tattoo and and two-way traffic reinstated until the West, South West and Bristol direction will A417 for Fairford or Cirencester is: leave the the whole traffic operation will be managed commencement of the Exit Phase. be directed off the M4 at Junction 17, north village travelling due south to the junction from a Joint Control Centre established at towards Malmesbury and then north-east with the C124 turning right towards the RAF Fairford. In order to streamline the Exit phase, the through the Cotswold Water Park and the A419(T), first right towards Down Ampney one-way order in Whelford Road will, Spine Road junction before returning south then right again on the outskirts of Down RIAT and the police request that you DO when required, be reversed. This will be to rejoin either the Green route via Down Ampney towards Meysey Hampton to the NOT REPOSITION OR REMOVE TRAFFIC operational from the Red Car Park exit gates Ampney or the Blue route at the C124 A417 turning right for Fairford and left for CONES ONCE THEY ARE IN PLACE. Should to the Shell Garage. dependent upon inbound flow rates. Cirencester. you need assistance during RIAT 2018, PURPLE ROUTE - This route leaves Swindon please call the Community Helpline (NB: One Way restrictions for Entry and GREEN ROUTE - Traffic on the A417(T) dual on the A361 towards Highworth, then to on 01285 713000. Your patience and Exit phases WILL all be in place on the Red carriageway will exit at the Burford Road Kempsford via the Freke Arms, Hannington understanding during the period of the Air Route on Friday, Saturday and Sunday). roundabout near Cirencester, to travel briefly and Hannington Wick. This is a Non Public Tattoo is greatly appreciated. on to the A429 before joining the old A417 route and wherever possible its use is Bringing traffic from the after Cherry Tree Lane crossroads. Vehicles BLUE ROUTE - restricted to residents and specific Air Tattoo RED ROUTE - Bringing traffic from the M4 Junction 15 and the South along the will be directed through Meysey Hampton pass holders. The roads which comprise this northeast via Oxford, Burford and Lechlade A419(T), exiting on to the C124 over-bridge to the Green Car Parks located to the north of Marston Meysey. In order to increase the route are very narrow, thus during the Entry Tewkesbury vehicular flow rate during both Entry and phase, it is intended to keep traffic flowing Exit phases, the main road between Meysey almost exclusively towards Kempsford Hampton ‘T’ junction and Marston Meysey with access denied from Kempsford 10 Stow-on-the-Wold 10 particularly to large vehicles that are likely to Gloucester will be subject to a One-Way Temporary 11 Cheltenham 9 Traffic Order. compromise safety and traffic movement. A40 For the same reasons, during the exit phase, M40 (NB: One Way restrictions for Entry and Exit the same controlled access will apply from A417 Burford the Freke Arms junction and Hannington A40 8 phases WILL all be in place on the Green 12 A429 Route on Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Wick. Police will, wherever possible, permit RAF 8 residents access to properties during both M5 FAIRFORD A361 Oxford Cirencester A417 Please note that unlike previous years, to Entry and Exit phases, but only if the size of Lechlade A420 allow for a dual flow of traffic towards car vehicle does not compromise free and safe parks there will be no vehicles allowed to movement for oncoming traffic, the general Cricklade A361 travel from the village of Marston Meysey rule being ‘No Through Road – Access-Only’. towards Fairford via Ash Copse during the It is likely that, during the peak period of Swindon Entry phase on all three days. The Green the outbound phase, in order to speed A419 20/15 Triangle end of Marston Meysey village will egress from the general area, a proportion 17 15 be manned and barriered to facilitate this. of vehicles departing from Blue Car Park will 19 18 A34 This will be in force from 6.00am on each also be directed to depart via the Purple M32 Chippenham M4 day until lifted at the end of the Entry phase Route. 13 at around 1.00pm. Bristol 10 11

From 5.00am on Friday 13 July to 9.00pm ENTRY AND EXIT KEMPSFORD on Sunday 15 July Wiltshire Police will have SHUTTLE BUS a presence in Kempsford Village Hall, as has PHASE ONE-WAY SYSTEM been the case in previous years. Kempsford SERVICE residents who have an Air Tattoo related Subject to the operational requirements of Gloucestershire County Council has, issue are able to call in during this period. Stagecoach will operate a dedicated the police, for the purposes of the above once again, been asked to approve the shuttle bus service from Swindon between instructions, it is anticipated that there will introduction of a one-way system in Tuesday 10 July and Monday 16 July with a be a period of approximately two hours Kempsford commencing 6.00am Thursday PARKING dedicated single service from Cheltenham between the Entry Phase ending and the 12 July through to 9.00pm Sunday 15 July. to RIAT on Friday, Saturday and Sunday Exit Phase; beginning Friday 13 July until However it is hoped that traffic permitting, RESTRICTIONS and from Gloucester on Saturday and Sunday 15 July. During this period, two-way we will be able to lift this restriction before Sunday. Their Inbound service will follow traffic will resume. Whilst road signage 7.00pm on Sunday 15 July in order to Vehicles parked in contravention of any ‘No the Purple Route entering the Base at will be in place indicating to motorists facilitate the safe departure of large vehicles Waiting’ restrictions may generate interest Gate ‘G’ and departing from the area via the prevailing direction of travel, should from the showground and local area. If from Gloucestershire County Council Parking Gate ‘D’ onto the Whelford Road, turning residents have any doubt please contact the approved, a Temporary Traffic Regulation Enforcement Officers. Any vehicle considered right to Kempsford then utilizing the Blue Community Helpline on 01285 713000. We Order will create a clockwise flow around to be causing any obstruction or danger Route. Their Outbound service will depart anticipate the Exit Phase will commence at the village on Top Road, Chapel Street and will, under police powers, be removed. via Gate ‘D’ using the Blue or Purple Route 3.00pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but High Street. This process will be enforced If you encounter any difficulties, call the dependent upon levels of congestion and this will be decided on the basis of need. by police staff during daylight hours and by Community Helpline on 01285 713000. ultimate destination. prominent temporary signage at all other times. Experience has shown that the one- ONE-WAY way arrangement is a fundamental element CONTRACTOR & EXHIBITOR in easing congestion that would otherwise LOCAL RESIDENTS’ SYSTEMS occur around the village. VEHICLE STICKER MOVEMENTS Should traffic conditions allow, once no longer required As part of the build-up to RIAT 2018, Gate G, ‘one-way’ systems may be removed earlier than stated You should have received an allocation of in Kempsford, will be open to contractors on Sunhill RIAT 2018 residents’ vehicle stickers with this Monday 18 June and will close on Friday 27 Newsletter; a maximum of two stickers will July. be issued per household. For the system to A417 Two-Way Traffic A417 Fairford at all times work, the stickers must be limited to people A417 on A417 living near to RAF Fairford who are directly One-Way Traffic affected by our traffic routes - please help 3.00pm - 7.00pm us to help you in this respect. Meysey 13 July - 15 July Hampton One-Way Traffic Downington 6.00am - 3.00pm Please note that this sticker serves to assist 13 July - 15 July the police and traffic officers in identifying RAF Fairford you as a local resident. Whilst this does not One-Way Traffic confer any specific rights of movement or One-Way Traffic 6.00am - 3.00pm 3.00pm - 7.00pm 13 July - 15 July access; it will allow, where possible, staff to 13 July - 15 July facilitate your ease of travel.

Kempsford One-Way System Marston (Clockwise) in operation Please display the sticker prominently in Meysey 6.00am 12 July - 9.30pm 15 July your windscreen to highlight to the police staff that you are a local resident. Kempsford 10 11

From 5.00am on Friday 13 July to 9.00pm ENTRY AND EXIT KEMPSFORD on Sunday 15 July Wiltshire Police will have SHUTTLE BUS a presence in Kempsford Village Hall, as has PHASE ONE-WAY SYSTEM been the case in previous years. Kempsford SERVICE residents who have an Air Tattoo related Subject to the operational requirements of Gloucestershire County Council has, issue are able to call in during this period. Stagecoach will operate a dedicated the police, for the purposes of the above once again, been asked to approve the shuttle bus service from Swindon between instructions, it is anticipated that there will introduction of a one-way system in Tuesday 10 July and Monday 16 July with a be a period of approximately two hours Kempsford commencing 6.00am Thursday PARKING dedicated single service from Cheltenham between the Entry Phase ending and the 12 July through to 9.00pm Sunday 15 July. to RIAT on Friday, Saturday and Sunday Exit Phase; beginning Friday 13 July until However it is hoped that traffic permitting, RESTRICTIONS and from Gloucester on Saturday and Sunday 15 July. During this period, two-way we will be able to lift this restriction before Sunday. Their Inbound service will follow traffic will resume. Whilst road signage 7.00pm on Sunday 15 July in order to Vehicles parked in contravention of any ‘No the Purple Route entering the Base at will be in place indicating to motorists facilitate the safe departure of large vehicles Waiting’ restrictions may generate interest Gate ‘G’ and departing from the area via the prevailing direction of travel, should from the showground and local area. If from Gloucestershire County Council Parking Gate ‘D’ onto the Whelford Road, turning residents have any doubt please contact the approved, a Temporary Traffic Regulation Enforcement Officers. Any vehicle considered right to Kempsford then utilizing the Blue Community Helpline on 01285 713000. We Order will create a clockwise flow around to be causing any obstruction or danger Route. Their Outbound service will depart anticipate the Exit Phase will commence at the village on Top Road, Chapel Street and will, under police powers, be removed. via Gate ‘D’ using the Blue or Purple Route 3.00pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but High Street. This process will be enforced If you encounter any difficulties, call the dependent upon levels of congestion and this will be decided on the basis of need. by police staff during daylight hours and by Community Helpline on 01285 713000. ultimate destination. prominent temporary signage at all other times. Experience has shown that the one- ONE-WAY way arrangement is a fundamental element CONTRACTOR & EXHIBITOR in easing congestion that would otherwise LOCAL RESIDENTS’ SYSTEMS occur around the village. VEHICLE STICKER MOVEMENTS Should traffic conditions allow, once no longer required As part of the build-up to RIAT 2018, Gate G, ‘one-way’ systems may be removed earlier than stated You should have received an allocation of in Kempsford, will be open to contractors on Sunhill RIAT 2018 residents’ vehicle stickers with this Monday 18 June and will close on Friday 27 Newsletter; a maximum of two stickers will July. be issued per household. For the system to A417 Two-Way Traffic A417 Fairford at all times work, the stickers must be limited to people A417 on A417 living near to RAF Fairford who are directly One-Way Traffic affected by our traffic routes - please help 3.00pm - 7.00pm us to help you in this respect. Meysey 13 July - 15 July Hampton One-Way Traffic Downington 6.00am - 3.00pm Please note that this sticker serves to assist 13 July - 15 July the police and traffic officers in identifying RAF Fairford you as a local resident. Whilst this does not One-Way Traffic confer any specific rights of movement or One-Way Traffic 6.00am - 3.00pm 3.00pm - 7.00pm 13 July - 15 July access; it will allow, where possible, staff to 13 July - 15 July facilitate your ease of travel.

Kempsford One-Way System Marston (Clockwise) in operation Please display the sticker prominently in Meysey 6.00am 12 July - 9.30pm 15 July your windscreen to highlight to the police staff that you are a local resident. Kempsford 12 13

HELPING YOUR WHELFORD LOCAL COMMUNITY POP-UP CAFE SUPPORT

Listed below are just a few of the ways The Whelford pop-up café traditionally As in previous years, a limited number in which the RAFCTE, organiser of the Air operates over the Air Tattoo weekend and of complimentary Air Tattoo tickets are Tattoo, is benefiting your local community over the past five years has raised more regularly made available to schools, than £7,100 for the Whelford Village Hall charities and organisations in the area - on a The Air Tattoo sponsors Lechlade Festival Trust. Ran by volunteers, visitors who pop in rotational basis – to help them raise money. and supports Fairford and District Choral can purchase bacon and egg rolls as well as Among those to benefit last year were: Society. hot and cold drinks. Meysey Hampton School; League of Friends of Fairford Hospital; Fairford Pre-School; The Air Tattoo provides a number of Pop-up Café organiser Lindsey Knott said: Lechlade Little Learners; North Cerney employment opportunities. The majority “It’s hard work but good fun and nearly Primary Academy; Farmor’s School; Fairford of RAFCTE’s 42 permanent staff lives in everyone in the village helps one way or Aviation Society; Fairford Primary School; Wiltshire, Gloucestershire or Oxfordshire, another. We now have a following of regular Friends of Ampney Crucis School; Fairford with at least eight coming from the customers.” & Lechlade Business Club; Cotswold Water immediate area. A further 36 staff Park Trust; St Swithin’s Church, Quenington members are employed on temporary Fete; Oak & Furrows Nature Reserve; contracts. Flags and flowers, the Air Tattoo is RIAT INSPIRES Southrop Village Fete; Fairford Festival; playing its part in the Fairford Flag Festival Ball; Friends of St Lawrence School; We sponsor the Outstanding Business and Fairford Festival celebrations in 2018. 1st Kempsford Rainbows; Meysey Festival. Student of the Year Award for students YOUTH at Farmor’s School as part of the Fairford We have sponsored two ground boards and Lechlade Business Club Awards. Did you know, in total, more than 6,000 TICKET at Fairford Town Football Club and the children from 100+ primary and secondary club continue to display the Air Tattoo The Air Tattoo provides sponsorship to schools in the region, along with 30+ Logo on their away kit. Fairford Cricket Club. Rainbow, Scout and Brownie Groups GIVEAWAY from Gloucestershire and Wilshire will be Last year, the Lechlade and District Lions’ attending the Air Tattoo on Friday 13 July We were delighted that so many of you took Club and the Rotary Club of Cirencester as part of the RAF Charitable Trust’s aim to advantage of our special one-off offer to received donations totalling £6,750 for Inspire young people? This STEM-focused, apply for one of 500 pairs of complimentary the support they gave to RIAT 2017. schools day includes activities such as an tickets to RIAT 2018. Every household that Innovation Trail and Schools’ Engineering applied received free tickets for Friday 13 Local homeowners turn spare rooms into Challenge focused around the critically- July and we are looking forward to sharing B&B accommodation while homes with acclaimed Techno Zone. this special RAF100 day with you. drives ‘rent out’ private parking spaces. Helen Fallon, Office Administrator, Bishops The econmonic benefit of staging last Cannings Primary School, Devizes said: year’s Royal International Air Tattoo, “We can truly say, last year’s involvement which includes visitor accommodation, exceeded our expectations with RIAT going food, fuel and other sundries is estimated down in history as the “best ever school to have generated in excess of £10million trip” from our pupils and staff equally, it for the region. was simply incredible. We are bursting with excitement here at the promise of attending again this year.” 12 13

HELPING YOUR WHELFORD LOCAL COMMUNITY POP-UP CAFE SUPPORT

Listed below are just a few of the ways The Whelford pop-up café traditionally As in previous years, a limited number in which the RAFCTE, organiser of the Air operates over the Air Tattoo weekend and of complimentary Air Tattoo tickets are Tattoo, is benefiting your local community over the past five years has raised more regularly made available to schools, than £7,100 for the Whelford Village Hall charities and organisations in the area - on a The Air Tattoo sponsors Lechlade Festival Trust. Ran by volunteers, visitors who pop in rotational basis – to help them raise money. and supports Fairford and District Choral can purchase bacon and egg rolls as well as Among those to benefit last year were: Society. hot and cold drinks. Meysey Hampton School; League of Friends of Fairford Hospital; Fairford Pre-School; The Air Tattoo provides a number of Pop-up Café organiser Lindsey Knott said: Lechlade Little Learners; North Cerney employment opportunities. The majority “It’s hard work but good fun and nearly Primary Academy; Farmor’s School; Fairford of RAFCTE’s 42 permanent staff lives in everyone in the village helps one way or Aviation Society; Fairford Primary School; Wiltshire, Gloucestershire or Oxfordshire, another. We now have a following of regular Friends of Ampney Crucis School; Fairford with at least eight coming from the customers.” & Lechlade Business Club; Cotswold Water immediate area. A further 36 staff Park Trust; St Swithin’s Church, Quenington members are employed on temporary Fete; Oak & Furrows Nature Reserve; contracts. Flags and flowers, the Air Tattoo is RIAT INSPIRES Southrop Village Fete; Fairford Festival; playing its part in the Fairford Flag Festival Filkins Ball; Friends of St Lawrence School; We sponsor the Outstanding Business and Fairford Festival celebrations in 2018. 1st Kempsford Rainbows; Meysey Festival. Student of the Year Award for students YOUTH at Farmor’s School as part of the Fairford We have sponsored two ground boards and Lechlade Business Club Awards. Did you know, in total, more than 6,000 TICKET at Fairford Town Football Club and the children from 100+ primary and secondary club continue to display the Air Tattoo The Air Tattoo provides sponsorship to schools in the region, along with 30+ Logo on their away kit. Fairford Cricket Club. Rainbow, Scout and Brownie Groups GIVEAWAY from Gloucestershire and Wilshire will be Last year, the Lechlade and District Lions’ attending the Air Tattoo on Friday 13 July We were delighted that so many of you took Club and the Rotary Club of Cirencester as part of the RAF Charitable Trust’s aim to advantage of our special one-off offer to received donations totalling £6,750 for Inspire young people? This STEM-focused, apply for one of 500 pairs of complimentary the support they gave to RIAT 2017. schools day includes activities such as an tickets to RIAT 2018. Every household that Innovation Trail and Schools’ Engineering applied received free tickets for Friday 13 Local homeowners turn spare rooms into Challenge focused around the critically- July and we are looking forward to sharing B&B accommodation while homes with acclaimed Techno Zone. this special RAF100 day with you. drives ‘rent out’ private parking spaces. Helen Fallon, Office Administrator, Bishops The econmonic benefit of staging last Cannings Primary School, Devizes said: year’s Royal International Air Tattoo, “We can truly say, last year’s involvement which includes visitor accommodation, exceeded our expectations with RIAT going food, fuel and other sundries is estimated down in history as the “best ever school to have generated in excess of £10million trip” from our pupils and staff equally, it for the region. was simply incredible. We are bursting with excitement here at the promise of attending again this year.” 14 15

TRUST SPONSORS SCHOOL SECURITY & COMMUNITY RIAT 2018 IMPORTANT COMPETITION POLICY CHANGES

Local primary schools are competing for To ensure that everyone can enjoy the RIAT will begin receiving aircraft on a prize and the chance to meet the Red Air Tattoo 2018 in a safe and secure Tuesday 10 July, a day earlier than usual Arrows’ Engineers in a STEMworks initiative, atmosphere, we will again be introducing a funded by the RAF Charitable Trust. The number of security measures throughout Friday 13 July will be a full public day at competition requires teams of two to design the airshow. Every endeavour will be made the Air Tattoo with higher visitor numbers and build a vehicle that can travel five to ensure that these measures have as as usual and a full eight-hour flying metres in a straight line. little impact as possible on the everyday life display. One-way systems that would of local residents. However, we would be normally be in operation at the weekend Twenty year five classes from the Cotswolds grateful for your assistance in supporting us. only will, for this year, also be in operation are participating in the competition. Pairs on the Friday. from each class race their vehicles against Should you see anything that concerns one another in order to decide the winning you, please contact the police by phoning The Kempsford One-Way System will team from each school. 101, or if you prefer to remain anonymous, start a day earlier than usual and will be ring “Crimestoppers” on Freephone 0800 in operation from 6.00am on Thursday Each winning team receives free tickets to 555111. Alternatively, please contact the 12 July. the Air Tattoo, enabling them to compete in Community Helpline on 01285 713000. the grand final at the Techno Zone, where No vehicles will be permitted to travel they will undertake a new challenge and from Marston Meysey to Fairford via present their design to the judging panel, Ash Copse during the Entry phase on all composed of STEM representatives, Red CALL YOUR three days. The Green Triangle end of Arrows Engineers and guest Apollo 15 LOCAL POLICE Marston Meysey village will be manned astronaut, Al Worden. and barriered to facilitate this. This will be in force from 6.00am on each day until Sandra Keen, the Air Tattoo’s Junior lifted at the end of the Entry phase at Engineering Challenge Coordinator, said: around 1.00pm. Around 3.00pm upon “In order to pursue an engineering and the start of the Exit phase, this one way aviation career, children need to be actively 101 system will be re-instated in the reverse interested in the sciences before they make IN AN EMERGENCY direction towards Meysey Hampton at their GCSE choices. Hopefully the Techno which time traffic from the village will be Zone will fuel their passion and spark their ALWAYS CALL 999 allowed to join exiting car park traffic. imagination.” MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

If a resident requires urgent medical attention they should contact the Ambulance Service or their local GP in the normal way; plans are in place to ensure a speedy response, whether by road or air. 14 15

TRUST SPONSORS SCHOOL SECURITY & COMMUNITY RIAT 2018 IMPORTANT COMPETITION POLICY CHANGES

Local primary schools are competing for To ensure that everyone can enjoy the RIAT will begin receiving aircraft on a prize and the chance to meet the Red Air Tattoo 2018 in a safe and secure Tuesday 10 July, a day earlier than usual Arrows’ Engineers in a STEMworks initiative, atmosphere, we will again be introducing a funded by the RAF Charitable Trust. The number of security measures throughout Friday 13 July will be a full public day at competition requires teams of two to design the airshow. Every endeavour will be made the Air Tattoo with higher visitor numbers and build a vehicle that can travel five to ensure that these measures have as as usual and a full eight-hour flying metres in a straight line. little impact as possible on the everyday life display. One-way systems that would of local residents. However, we would be normally be in operation at the weekend Twenty year five classes from the Cotswolds grateful for your assistance in supporting us. only will, for this year, also be in operation are participating in the competition. Pairs on the Friday. from each class race their vehicles against Should you see anything that concerns one another in order to decide the winning you, please contact the police by phoning The Kempsford One-Way System will team from each school. 101, or if you prefer to remain anonymous, start a day earlier than usual and will be ring “Crimestoppers” on Freephone 0800 in operation from 6.00am on Thursday Each winning team receives free tickets to 555111. Alternatively, please contact the 12 July. the Air Tattoo, enabling them to compete in Community Helpline on 01285 713000. the grand final at the Techno Zone, where No vehicles will be permitted to travel they will undertake a new challenge and from Marston Meysey to Fairford via present their design to the judging panel, Ash Copse during the Entry phase on all composed of STEM representatives, Red CALL YOUR three days. The Green Triangle end of Arrows Engineers and guest Apollo 15 LOCAL POLICE Marston Meysey village will be manned astronaut, Al Worden. and barriered to facilitate this. This will be in force from 6.00am on each day until Sandra Keen, the Air Tattoo’s Junior lifted at the end of the Entry phase at Engineering Challenge Coordinator, said: around 1.00pm. Around 3.00pm upon “In order to pursue an engineering and the start of the Exit phase, this one way aviation career, children need to be actively 101 system will be re-instated in the reverse interested in the sciences before they make IN AN EMERGENCY direction towards Meysey Hampton at their GCSE choices. Hopefully the Techno which time traffic from the village will be Zone will fuel their passion and spark their ALWAYS CALL 999 allowed to join exiting car park traffic. imagination.” MEDICAL EMERGENCIES

If a resident requires urgent medical attention they should contact the Ambulance Service or their local GP in the normal way; plans are in place to ensure a speedy response, whether by road or air. 16 AIR TATTOO LIVE 87.7FM TIMINGS Friday 13, Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 July On Air 7.00am-9.00pm

Run by volunteers, Air Tattoo Live 87.7FM 13-15 JULY 2018 is the airshow’s very own radio station. RIAT 2018 Starting on Friday morning, 13 July, it broadcasts until Sunday evening. This year, TICKETING Air Tattoo Live will feature live commentary of the flying display Friday-Sunday, 10.00am The standard admission ticket price is £55 to 5.30pm. plus admin fee (subject to availability). All accompanied Under-18s* can enter free You can contact Air Tattoo Live 87.7FM for of charge (*2018 only). For details, call dedications, requests or news either by the Ticketline on 0800 107 1940 or visit telephoning 01285 713300 ext 5140 or by www.airtattoo.com. Parking is free for texting to 07797 881188. ticketholders. Please note: tickets must be Courtesy of HSL Mobile www.hslmobile.com purchased in advance as they will not be

ANNUAL REVIEW

Copies of the RAFCT Annual Review by the RAFCT are available to download at ANIMAL www.rafct.com SAFETY COMMUNITY Please remember the nature of the Air Tattoo means that it is sometimes noisy. HELPLINE Whilst RAFCTE makes every effort to A team of volunteers with excellent airshow minimise any impact caused, it does rely and local knowledge will operate our on residents being prepared, especially Helpline (01285 713000) during the Air those with animals and livestock. If there Tattoo. The team will answer questions and is anyone in the area who has recently endeavour to provide solutions to issues opened new stables or keeps livestock that associated with the airshow. we are not already aware of, please contact Chris Murray on 01285 713300 ext 5398 or Monday 9 July to Thursday 12 July by email: [email protected] Helpline open 8.00am-6.00pm Friday 13 July to Sunday 15 July AIR TATTOO 2019 DATES Helpline open 7.00am-6.00pm Monday 16 July 19-21 JULY 2019 Helpline open 8.00am-11.00am AIRTATTOO.COM