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DVD OF AIRSHOW THAT NEVER WAS

RIAT 2008: The Show That Never Was is the title of the official DVD of this summer's Air Tattoo, offering a taste of what could have been after the airshow was cancelled in July due to severe flooding.

It is hoped that for the many thousands of people who had planned to attend the airshow, the DVD will reflect some of the thrills and excitement that would have been in store for them at the world's largest military airshow.

Among the highlights on the DVD is the spectacular full rehearsal display of the star of the airshow, the USAF F-22A Raptor along with pilot interviews, cockpit footage and dramatic air-to-air filming. Also featured are a range of international display teams including the Patrouille Suisse, Turkish Stars, Patrouille de France and RIAT debutants the Indian Sarang Helicopter Formation Display Team and the Brazilian Esquadrilha da Fumaca team. There is also footage of the Canadian CF-18 Hornet, the Dutch F-16, the Czech Gripen and the Czech Mil Mi-24 Hind as they put the finishing touches to their displays during rehearsals.

Extras on the DVD include extensive coverage of Her Majesty The Queen's historic presentation of new Colours to the RAF and the RAF Regiment, held at RAF Fairford in July, followed by a breath-taking 90-ship flypast. There is also 'never before seen' footage of the 1976 Air Tattoo at Greenham Common featuring legendary aircraft such as the F-104 Starfighter, the Lightning, the F-111, the Buccaneer, the US Navy F-14 'Tomcat' and the French Navy Super Etendard.

An exclusive trailer for the 2008 DVD can be viewed here.

"We thought producing a DVD of 'what could have been' would not only appeal to those who were planning to join us but it would also help us raise funds for the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust."

Tim Prince, Air Tattoo Director

Air Tattoo Director Tim Prince said: "This summer's airshow had all the ingredients to make it a vintage year and wewere desperately disappointed for all involved when we had to call it off at the last minute on safety grounds. However, we later realized we had captured some excellent footage of many of the aircraft that had already arrived to take part in the airshow. We thought producing a DVD of 'what could have been' would not only appeal to those who were planning to join us but it would also help us raise funds for the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust."

RIAT 2008: The Show That Never Was (£14.95), which features almost two hours of footage is available online by clicking here or by calling 0870 758 1940.