Vintage and WW2 air show cancelled for 2025

An air show featuring vintage and World War Two aircraft scheduled for August has been cancelled, organisers have announced.

The Golden Age of Aviation Air Show was first held at Compton Abbas Airfield, Dorset, in August last year.

Tickets had already been on sale for 2025 but organiser Aero Legends said it had "made the difficult decision to postpone the event until 2026".

It said a key reason was because it had been "unable to secure key RAF assets during the bidding process".

In a Facebook post, the company said: "While the 2024 Golden Age of Aviation Air Show was a resounding success and well received by attendees, we believe taking additional time will allow us to address a few issues from the first event and ensure we return with the best show possible in 2026.

"As well as the uncertain economic environment we find ourselves in, a key reason for this postponement is that we were unable to secure key RAF assets during the bidding process.

"We are already working hard to secure these popular assets for 2026 to deliver an enhanced and unforgettable air show experience."

It said ticket holders would be contacted shortly.

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