By Colin Jon

Organisers of the planned Shepway Airshow in 2013, have recently launched a new Facebook page - Shepway Airshow 2013 - to present official news updates on the current state of planning on both 2012 and 2013 events.

 In addition to regular local news items, photographs and videos from all the major UK air shows, there are updates and news feeds from across the international scene.

Until the planned website goes live this Facebook page will be the official source of news and comment. Hawkinge Gazette readers are invited to visit the Shepway Airshow 2013 page , ‘Like’ and link to their own Facebook pages and social networks so that they can make comment or ask questions.

The most popular features so far are of some spectacular MOD photographs of the Red Arrows taken from the cockpit during their displays and news of the reformed 2012 display team, following the tragic accident at Bournemouth which caused national sorrow and support for the much respected team.

2013 Organisers say the seaside summer air show is still seen by many resorts as an important part of their annual tourism and local business promotion, with UK national events regularly attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors. Shepway should not miss out on this tourism potential, bringing additional revenue into the local economy and promoting the region as a place to visit.

The latest November news update can be seen on the Info page, with features on the Wall.

Hawkinge Gazette and Channel Coast News 2011©