THE tragic events at Shoreham has not dampened the nation’s enthusiasm for airshows with 35 planned between now and October.

But new rules and paperwork have caused many to adjust their safety plans for this year’s events.

And one event which had previously hosted aerial displays has decided against holding them this year in the wake of Shoreham and tightened restrictions.

Organisers have said tributes will be held to the Shoreham victims when airshows are held up and down the country in the coming weeks.

Among those being held is the Bournemouth Air Festival this weekend. The event has carried on despite the death of Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging when his Red Arrows crashed during the 2011 show.

A reminder of the dangers of the risks involved was served up last weekend at the Herne Bay Airshow when a light aircraft crash landed in the sea.

Fortunately the Turbulent Display Team pilot was spared serious injury after being helped by spectators who praised him for ditching in the sea to avoid crashing into onlookers.

Herne Bay organisers have said they will “pause for breath” before deciding whether the event will return in 2017.

Gerald McCarthy, senior organiser of Herne Bay Airshow, told The Argus ahead of last weekend’s event that they had decided as a precaution to close the sea arm closest to the display line, which traditionally would be lined with up to 2,000 people.

He said this was a decision made by organisers and not based on CAA guidance.

He added: “We have also made sure that our flight committee and Flying Display Director are fully aware of the exact sequence and nature of each display, and of course depending on aircraft type, making sure any amendment in distances from the crowd line are understood and adhered to by display pilots.”

Whitby Regatta has cancelled their booked flying displays after its committee considered that they did not have enough time to implement the 29 recommendations made by the Civil Aviation Authority report in the wake of Shoreham.

The regatta secretary told The Argus organisers felt they needed to take a step back and digest the new requirements before “rushing” to put something together.

The regatta hopes to have flying displays back on its menu next year.

Bournemouth Air Festival increased the boundary from where yachts and boats can view the action at the event by up to 300 metres while its fast jet display line has also been doubled to 230m from the end of Bournemouth Pier in response to Shoreham.

Clacton Airshow organisers Tendring District Council said the exclusion zone for watercraft at the event this year has been extended as a direct result of CAA guidance.

The Essex airshow was held on the Thursday and Friday after Shoreham last year and featured a tribute to those who died in Sussex.

A Tendring council spokesman said: “I am not aware of any plans to pay tribute or mention Shoreham this year and we do not believe that it will effect the mood of the crowd this year.

“That is not to say that what happened at Shoreham in August 2015 has been, or ever will be, forgotten.

“It certainly did have an effect last year and the events at Shoreham were not far from anyone’s thoughts – either the crowds, organisers, or those displaying.”

Even global giants such as Red Bull Air Race World Championship, which made its yearly visit to Ascot last weekend, have been affected with revisions to some of its side acts including a Chinook helicopter display to meet new guidelines.

Cromer Carnival chairman Tony Shipp MBE said organisers were left facing increased paperwork in the wake of Shoreham.

He added: “I am sure that we will include a tribute to those who lost their lives at Shoreham in the run up to Red 10’s commentary on the Red Arrows.”