I remember the run up to the first Grand Prix and the construction of the international circuit, which was not 'simply a matter of' doing what
Ecclestone wanted, particularly when the date was brought forward by a few months.
Some expats were constantly going on about it, predicting an unfinished circuit, traffic chaos, total cock ups etc. It actually went very well and continues to be a success. They were wrong.
Before some people repeat their mistakes, I suspect the Air Show may be aimed at industry, not the general public.
And can I remind you all of the undoubted fiasco that was the tax-payer funded Millenium Dome in London on New Year's Eve 1999?
If you want an expensive cock-up to go off without a hitch, get us Brits in. We're really rather good at it.
So, on a positive note, why not hope the airshow is a success for a country in which some of us have chosen to live? We are all interested in aviation and presumably welcome success wherever it occurs. After all, it's unlikely they'll cancel the airshow in Bahrain because the car park is too wet. No wait! That happened at Fairford (UK) International Air Tattoo where tens of thousands were turned away. Got a refund though, which was nice.
