Planning is underway for this year’s Clacton Airshow – despite the organising team saying that the decision to stage the popular event was not “straightforward”.
This year’s event – on 24-25 August – is the 30th that Tendring District Council (TDC) has organised and is expected to draw tens of thousands of people to watch the display from Clacton seafront.
TDC’s cabinet member for leisure and tourism, Alex Porter, said that in “difficult financial times” the “decision to continue with this year’s event was not a straight-forward one”.
However, he said: “We understand the importance of this event to local businesses, to visitors, and the pride it brings to the local community.”
And he added” Now more than ever it is vital that people support the Clacton Airshow through buying a programme, donating via our collection buckets or online now, or even volunteering at the event.”
“We will announce the flight displays nearer the time; we plan to do something fitting and we’d encourage people to make their holiday plans around the Airshow.”
Flight displays at the 2022 event included the RAF Red Arrows, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and a twilight display on the first evening. Day two of the show was one of the busiest ever.
TDC has released drone footage taken during the 2022 Airshow – the first time that a drone has been flown during the show, which has strictly-controlled airspace for safety reasons.
Anyone looking to exhibit at or sponsor the Clacton Airshow 2023 should contact [email protected] – while donations to support the event can be made at www.clactonairshow.com.
