Organisers of Britain's largest airshow said cancelling the event was 'not an easy decision' and came after discussions with the United States Air Force regarding access to RAF Fairford.

"This has not been an easy decision," but it was made after "extensive discussions" with the RAF and the US Air Force, said organisers of the Royal International Air Tattoo today.

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