HINTS & TIPS

To help make your day at the air show more enjoyable and to ensure a safe event, we offer some tips and ask only that some common sense safety rules are observed.

For your Enjoyment & Comfort …

  • It's a good idea to drink plenty of fluids, even if you're not thirsty - your body will thank you for it after a long day outdoors

  • A hat is advisable in direct sunlight especially for children

  • Sun tan lotion is essential, even on a cloudy or hazy day

  • Protect your own hearing and your children's! Earplugs will protect your ears from loud noises and will be available from any Information point

  • Remember to make a note of which car park you leave your car in

  • Make use of the showground map – it will show you all the sights and attractions and how to get to them
     
  • Make use of the FREE bus service operating from each entrance gate and along the showground. The showground map shows where the bus stops are and lists the main attractions in each area

  • Tune into the Air Tattoo’s very own radio station Wings FM on 87.7 Mhz for the latest air show news, interviews and traffic reports
     
  • Pre-arrange a meeting point in the show in case you get separated from family & friends

  • Please make use of the re-cycling facilities around the showground

protect yourself from the sun and wear a cap while at the airshow protect your hearing while at the air show

Safety First …

  • Security personnel put your safety first. Please follow their directions and remain outside of roped-off areas

  • Please remain alert to any suspicious activity, persons or unaccompanied baggage which you come across whilst on the showground or in the car parks. Should you become worried by anything you see, please report this immediately to the Police, Public Information Centre or any Air Tattoo official merchandise outlet

  • Visitors are asked to refrain from touching aircraft and equipment unless invited to do so by the aircrew

  • Please put litter in the bins provided. Blowing paper and debris is a serious hazard to aircraft

  • You are not allowed to bring animals onto the airfield. The car parks will be checked regularly and the Police called to break car windows immediately if an animal is found in a locked vehicle

Please Feel Free To …

  • Talk to the aircrew and ask questions. They are there because they enjoy the airshow as much as you do!

  • Enjoy a walk around the static line-up - you'll be amazed by the number and variety of aircraft on show

  • Take as many photographs as you wish

  • Support our sponsors and the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust - they have helped bring this event to you

There are plenty of opportunities talk to the aircrew at the show take as many photographs as you wish

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