Final preparations are now being made for Abingdon's rescheduled air show.

The annual air and country show was due to take place in May, but was postponed at short notice until later this month.

Organiser Neil Porter said the rescheduling was due to factors which were "outside his control".

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He added that all privately owned aircraft that were due to attend for either the static displays or air displays were not allowed to land, even though they had done so the previous 23 years.

(Image: Abingdon Air and Country Show) It was hoped that the issue would have been solved following discussions between the Military Aviation Authority and Dalton Barracks, but the matter has not been resolved in time for the show on Saturday, September 21.

As a result, the show has had to adapt, with all air display aircraft operating from their bases rather than from Abingdon.

But as Dalton Barracks is a military training ground, the RAF that uses it for tactical training is exempt from the restrictions, so a Boeing C17A Globemaster will land from RAF Brize Norton.

On the ground there will be a small number of aircraft being transported in by road to view on static display, live music, husky dogs arena demonstrations, a large number of classic vehicles, crafts and trade stalls as well as amusements, radio-controlled jet models, a bar, refreshments and more.

(Image: Abingdon Air and Country Show) Mr Porter said: "Even though the show has had to adapt we are excited to be running an event this year and all being well to run our 25th anniversary show mid next year subject to sufficient funds allowing."

The festival has raised more than £100,000 for various charities since it launched in 2000.

Organisers have said it costs about £80,000 a year to stage the air show.

Last year the show featured about 70 different aircraft, from helicopters to Second World War fighters, as well as light and sport aircraft.

Information on the day aswell as tickets can be found at:  www.abingdonairandcountry.co.uk".

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