World · 22 May 2026

Middle East conflict: US Air Force cancels UK's biggest air show

Thousands of air show fans will miss out as the Royal International Air Tattoo for 2026 has been called off. Organisers cancelled the event at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, which can attract over 170,000 people, due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. This difficult decision followed discussions with the United States Air Force regarding access concerns at the base.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 May 2026 at 16:16

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