Originally Posted by
MSOCS
Is it to raise awareness, understanding and air mindedness amongst the non-aviation community?
Is it to encourage the youth to fly or be involved in flying?
Is it to raise much-needed funds for charities various?
Is it to give something that's value-for-money back to the taxpayer for their ritual salary deduction?
Is it to showcase the skill and professionalism of our military and civilian pilots and entertain in the process?
Your list was true of military air shows with charities a spin off for RAFA etc.
As the number of military shows is near vanishing point the RAF is hugely dependent on civilian shows which are much more commercial shows, even the 'free' ones where the pay off is tourism.
It really is a lose-lose situation and CAA will probably replace licence money lost with jobs lost
