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The Royal International Air Tattoo is leaving Gloucestershire after 40 years

The Royal International Air Tattoo is leaving Gloucestershire after 40 years

Following uncertainty surrounding its Cotswolds base which saw the 2026 event cancelled, the world's biggest military airshow, The Royal International Air Tattoo, will no longer be held in Gloucestershire from 2027, ending the event's 40-year presence in the county.

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9 best places to see dazzling fireworks in Gloucestershire

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Win VIP tickets and a meet-and-greet with the cast at The Roses Theatre's Christmas pantomime

Famous illuminated tractors return to the Cotswolds this Christmas

Famous illuminated tractors return to the Cotswolds this Christmas

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10 innovative development projects that are changing Gloucestershire's landscape

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The Royal International Air Tattoo is leaving Gloucestershire after 40 years

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Bereaved Gloucestershire mum and social media activist wins Pride of Britain Award

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Win VIP tickets and a meet-and-greet with the cast at The Roses Theatre's Christmas pantomime

Win VIP tickets and a meet-and-greet with the cast at The Roses Theatre's Christmas pantomime

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