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The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises is best known for staging the world's greatest airshow

The origins of the Royal International Air Tattoo stretch back to an airshow first held at North Weald Airfield in 1971. Inspired by two air traffic controllers, Paul Bowen and Tim Prince, this modest event, organised wholly by volunteers, was originally held in support of the Royal Air Forces Association.

Over the years, this volunteer force has grown into an army, more than 3,500-strong, who bring with them a wealth of aviation and event-management experience that has helped the Air Tattoo grow into the enormous event it is today.

In addition to organising the Royal International Air Tattoo, the company also:

  • Sells related gifts and souvenirs
  • Publishes souvenir programmes for its event

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The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises' Mission is to raise funds for and promote the work of the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust to enable it to meet its objectives

In pursuing this mission the company will:

  • Maintain high standards of quality and safety in the services it provides to its stakeholders at all times

  • Promote the Royal Air Force's heritage, encourage air-mindedness and the aviation-related education of youth

  • Contribute to defence diplomacy by promoting the international reputation of the RAF 

  • Support the delivery of the RAF's Engagement Strategy

Throughout its time, RAFCTE has not only made a great deal of money for charity, but it has helped demonstrate the professional excellence of the Royal Air Force and generate through its commitment to excellence, an increased appreciation of aviation in general.

The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust wholly owns The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises (Registration No.2190393 and formerly known as the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund Enterprises).  The Company (RAFCTE) is the trading arm of the Trust, limited by guarantee and annually gifts profits to the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust.

The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises is a Company registered in England and Wales with Company No 2190393.

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Over the years

Over the years this volunteer force has grown into an army, more than 1500-strong, who bring with them a wealth of aviation and event-management experience that has helped RIAT grow into the enormous event it is today.

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In addition to organising the Royal International Air Tattoo, the company also:

  • Sells related Gifts and Souvenirs under the banner Air Tattoo Gift Collection
  • Publishes Souvenir Programmes for its events and other events.
  • Provides logo licensing services to various market sectors
  • Provides ticketing, donation handling, mailing and fulfilment services for external events, charities and other organisations
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Throughout its time

Throughout its time, RAFCTE has not only made a great deal of money for charity, but it has helped demonstrate the professional excellence of the Royal Air Force and generate, through its commitment to excellence, an increased appreciation of aviation in general.

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The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust

The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust wholly owns The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises (Registration No. 2190393 and formerly known as the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund Enterprises). The Company (RAFCTE) is the trading arm of the Trust, limited by guarantee and annually gifts profits to the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust.

The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises is a Company registered in England and Wales with Company No 2190393