Security is an added issue within he UK. Last time I did RIAT it was so over the top, and exactly what are the security team hoping to find. OK that does not need an answer, let just hope that they NEVER do find anything.

“Was there no such security at Zeltweg ???”

None that I saw indeed the camp site which I used was adjacent to the base perimeter fence. However to gain access to the airfield a portion of the fence had been removed and this was patrolled by two men and a dog, allbeit the men had guns and the dog a nasty smile :>))

Yes Red Bull were big sponsers but I dont expect they did more than provide staff, services and support in return for the free advising and drinks sales. What is more likely is that other local firms provide free sevices to the airshow (hire cars, hotels,ect) in exchange for the knowledge that extra local sales and publisity will be gained. Another very obvious sign was the huge numbers of military personnel that were carrying all sorts of jobs around the site. They did not require voluneers to pick litter or direct traffic, they had a strong armed forces presence, proud to be there and meet the public. Sadly those hardworking members of the armed forces in UK are over stetched and too thinly spread to be called in in large numbers to help a public event.