Look to the skies as the Red Arrows roar overhead again this year at Herne Bay’s air show.

The South East Airshow, on Saturday, August 19, has the roarsome reds for the third year in a row, ready to put on a dazzling display that will be seen for miles.

There will also be a jaw-dropping display from the Eurofighter Typhoon, a state-of-the-art twin-engine craft guaranteed to get the crowd’s attention with its deafening mid air manoeuvres.

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight remains on the timetable but only one Griffon-powered Spitfire will perform after an engine issue was discovered with the Lancaster and Hurricane.

The Spitfire and Hurricane from the Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar are also still set to display.

Dozens of aircraft from the traditional to the high-tech will be creating thrills and spills across the sky through the day, while there will be static aircraft displays along the seafront, and music into the evening.

Thousands are expected to flock to the town for the event, so organisers stress visitors should try to use public transport. The show starts at 10am, with flying from 12.45pm to 6.45pm, and live music to 9.30pm.

For details of all the events, go to baypromoteam.co.uk

BIGGIN HILL

It’s all eyes skywards as the Biggin Hill Festival of Flight this weekend which also takes visitors to new heights.

The popular event, held at Biggin Hill airport, has a positive plethora of aircraft to spot throughout the weekend on Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20.

The RAF display team, the Red Arrows, will be rocketing across the skies, as will the RAF Typhoon display team on both days.

There will be international craft from a range of countries, helicopters and wingwalkers and an aerobatics bonanza from several teams.

Taking to the skies will also be the Spitfire, the Spirit of Kent, and while at the show, visitors can see inside the Heritage Hangar where the Spitfire resides on its downtime.
Other attractions include a family fair with rides for all ages, and plenty of food and drink stalls.

Held at the airport in Churchill Way, Biggin Hill, TN16 3BN, gates open at 9am with events ending at 5.30pm both day. Tickets can only be bought online, and not on the day.
For details visit lbhacommunity.co.uk