Strong winds have hit the Royal International Air Tattoo’s schedule with day two’s main attraction still grounded.

The Me-262 aircraft, described by organisers as “the star of the show” on Saturday, July 15, had been due to take to the skies and wow crowds at 2.06pm.

But the schedule for day two of the popular event, which has attracted around 60,000 ticket holders to RAF Fairford, has been disrupted by high winds and heavy rain showers.

Rain broke out just after 1pm, forcing many onlookers to take shelter, and at the time of writing the Me-262 remains grounded.

Swindon Advertiser: Onlookers take cover from the rain at RIAT 2023Onlookers take cover from the rain at RIAT 2023 (Image: Newsquest)

Before the downpour started, organisers tweeted the historic plane would soon be in the sky, but this tweet has now been deleted.

Displays are continuing however, with several other aircrafts taking off in the time since the rain has subsided, and organisers are yet to officially announce the cancellation of any displays.

Most recently, the Saudi Hawks began their flight, leaving attendees fearing the Me-262 won’t make an appearance.

A notice on RIAT’s schedule emphasises that display times are subject to change.

Earlier in the day, blue skies allowed the iconic Red Arrows to complete their first flyover of the weekend, after their original attempt was scuppered by bad weather on Friday.