As we wonder what happened to the 'BBQ Summer' we were all promised by the weathermen and with our feet firmly back on terra firma following a very successful Royal International Air Tattoo 2009, our focus has now changed to the latest edition of the Air Tattoo Gift Collection 2009-2010.

For the first time we are introducing a complete online version of our annual catalogue which is crammed full of seasonal, aviation and RAF related gifts which we hope you will find of interest as you browse for ideas for the perfect present for family, friends or indeed yourself.

Once again, our ever popular range of Christmas Cards includes a wide choice of designs and seasonal themes. We are also delighted this year to offer a new mixed aviation selection box of 22 cards featuring the wonderful aviation artistry of Patricia Forrest GAvA.

This years' gift collection also includes a 'bumper crop' of exclusive calendars for 2010. In addition to Patricia Forrest's impressive Icons of Aviation Calendar, we are extremely privileged to be able to offer a Special Edition Concorde 40th Anniversary Tribute Calendar, as well as a new style wall calendar featuring the much admired work of Allen Shufflebotham GAvA, Allen's unique imagery also appears on a new range of Cushion trays. Add to these the much loved Guild of Aviation Artists Calendar, a Red Arrows Calendar and our own RIAT Calendar and we are sure you will agree that whatever your preference there is a calendar to suit everyone.

Our buyer has travelled extensively this year (online) and we are pleased to offer for the first time an exquisite range of Christmas Decorations from Germany and the Far East. Add to that our new RIAT USB Novelty Memory Stick, special 'Collectors Edition' RIAT 2009 DVD, RAF Pilot Bear, RAF Spitfire and Ops Room Wall Clocks, a range of First Day Covers, new Tie and Leather Product ranges and some great CD's, all of which have been sourced in the UK, we hope to provide you with all the ideas you will need for gifts over the coming months.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued help and support; together we are already making a difference to the lives of many within the extended RAF family.

Best wishes

David Higham
Director Finance & Support Services, RAFCTE