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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:
Help careers in air, space and technology take flight
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.
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.
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