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Headcorn Combined Ops Military Vehicle and Air Show gets off to flying start

An annual military vehicle and air show in Headcorn has entered its second day.

The Combined Ops show already welcomed hundreds of guests geared up and ready to take part in the event's various activities yesterday.

Today is no different. If not there for the explosions and aircraft displays, visitors will most definitely flock to the event's new attraction - Lucy Sue.

The show is well underway with guests enjoying an array of activities. Picture: Martin Apps
The show is well underway with guests enjoying an array of activities. Picture: Martin Apps

She’s starred alongside Hollywood greats Brad Pitt and Tom Hanks, and now film star Lucy Sue has taken a lead role at the show, held at Headcorn Aerodrome.

Named by owner Gavin Copeman, the tank – most recently seen in the wartime drama Fury, starring Brad Pitt – will be based at the grounds for the entire weekend.

She has been in action both days, taking part in arena battle re-enactments.

Brad Pitt starred in Fury
Brad Pitt starred in Fury
Lucy Sue starred in Fury alongside Brad Pitt. Picture: Martin Apps
Lucy Sue starred in Fury alongside Brad Pitt. Picture: Martin Apps

The setting for the wartime wonder show is a field which would have seen Second World War dogfights for real in the skies above.

Vintage and modern aircraft have been giving visitors a flavour of the military might involved in the real thing.

There’s also been plenty of shooting and deafening explosions as re-enactors fire thousands of blank rounds.

Guests are enjoying fun and games, military explosions and aircraft shows. Picture: Martin Apps
Guests are enjoying fun and games, military explosions and aircraft shows. Picture: Martin Apps
Guests often dress to impress at the annual show. Picture: Martin Apps
Guests often dress to impress at the annual show. Picture: Martin Apps

Military vehicles have been lined up for inspection and arena events and food stalls have been pleasing guests throughout the weekend.

It’s no costume drama, but looking the part has become part and parcel of Headcorn’s annual military marvel.

Although a uniform is not obligatory, many of the thousands of visitors who head for Headcorn Aerodrome do like to get kitted out.

For full details of activities and events taking place across the weekend click here or visit www.combinedops.co.uk

Alternatively follow @combinedops on Twitter.

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