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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 (RIAT) 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.
Today, the Royal International Air Tattoo is a world-class celebration of aviation as well as a charitable activity. When you buy tickets or merchandise, you are directly supporting the Royal Air Force Charitable Trust (RAFCT), charity number 1176054.
We promote the Royal Air Force and Inspire young people to fulfil their potential in air, space and technology.
Our vision is a world where every young mind, regardless of background, disability, race or gender, can experience and thrive in a STEM, aviation or space career.
Over the years
Over the years our volunteer force has grown into an army, more than 1400-strong, who bring with them a wealth of aviation and event-management experience that has helped RIAT grow into the enormous event is today.
Do you want to make the world's greatest airshow happen?
Do you want to help make the world's greatest airshow happen? There are opportunities to join us on a permanent (or contract) basis and it requires a very special type of person to help us organise the Royal International Air Tattoo each July which attracts almost 170,000 visitors for a weekend of spectacular aviation action. Are you that person?
