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The Dawlish Air Show won't take off in 2017

The Dawlish Air Show won't fly in 2017, the second year running without such an event.

Organisers say they haven't got enough money to run a free show.

They blame Teignbridge District Council for providing what they claim was £149,000 for the BBC's One Big Weekend event at Powderham Castle this year.

Air Show organisers have complained that didn't benefit the Dawlish and Teignmouth local economies in any way at all, even though it was shown on national television.

Teignbridge Councillor Alan Connett says not having an air show is bad news for local tourism.

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