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From: James Marks, The Street, Wilmington, Polegate

Let me put my cards on the table. Once upon a time I was less than happy when Airbourne jetted into town.

It was an inconvenience, especially when I can’t get to the golf club because of queues of traffic and my fish and chips take forever to turn up.

However, over the last 10 years I have softened my view about this event because of the absolute delight it brings for my grandchildren.

Airbourne 2017 Red Arrows (Photo by Jon Rigby) SUS-170821-120252008

I’ve read some of the letters in your newspaper of late and I’m reminded of me, too much time on my hands getting grumpy at home.

I would ask those who are against Airbourne to put the event in context, it’s just four days in 365 and millions of people love it.

I don’t love it, but I’ll tolerate a slower drive to my golf club and a longer wait for my supper, and I recommend that others like me do likewise.

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Reader’s letter: Airbourne is a delight for my grandchildren in Eastbourne