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EVENT INFORMATIONAfter two successful events in 2008 and 2009, the 2010 Bournemouth Air Festival willtake place in Bournemouth from Thursday 19 th – Sunday 22 nd August. Organised by theBournemouth Tourism Events Team (part of Bournemouth Borough Council) the eventdetails are as follows:• The Bournemouth Air Festival will take place along Bournemouth Seafront andwill be centred on the length of beach from Bournemouth to Boscombe Pier.• The event will be free to the general public and it is anticipated that theFestival will attract over 1 million visitors during the four days ranging fromfamilies to aviation enthusiasts. An estimated 1.3 million people attended theBournemouth Air Festival in 2009 and over 750,000 in its first year 2008.• The flying display’s will take place over 2 – 4 hours on the afternoon of eachday, and will include both military and civilian content.• There will be a ‘Night Air’ evening entertainment programme from Thursday toSaturday.• There will be a range of ground attractions along the seafront to includeexhibition and promotional space, trading stalls, funfair rides, catering,military displays, family entertainment and music.• The event appeals to the young and old, both families and friends• The Festival is the biggest free aviation event of its kind.• Further information about the Bournemouth Air Festival is available on-line atwww.bournemouthair.co.uk.11