Air Tattoo 2010 Themes
Battle of Britain 70th Anniversary
In 2010 we celebrated one of the most iconic moments in modern history - the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. The Air Tattoo saluted the multi-national World War II pilots, referred to by Winston Churchill as 'the few', who fought off the aerial invasion of Britain in 1940, against all odds.
Training
This was the operational theme for the participants to ensure that those Air Forces attending the Air Tattoo with their aircraft really benefited from the experience. From ab initio flying through to type conversion flying, training is essential to prepare aircrews for future operations.
Cadet150
2010 marked 150 years since the Cadet movement started, when the Cadet Corps was formed to bolster the country's defences following the Crimean War. Although their role has changed over the years, they take pride in their affinity with the Armed Forces – the Royal Air Force, the Royal Navy, the Army - and the lessons of good citizenship
and discipline. The Royal International Air Tattoo has strong links to the Cadet movement and helped them celebrate Cadet150.
