A spectacular aerial display by the RAF's famous Red Arrows is expected to draw huge crowds to the coast today.

The iconic aerial acrobatics team are due to perform the finale of this year's Folkestone Airshow at 5pm.

Thousands are expected to flock to the town for the event. Organisers are urging people to come by public transport as the roads will be busy and parking limited.

Other attractions at the show include the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, which will open the show shortly after midday on Sunday. A flight by Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5 will follow at 1pm, before a 2.25pm display of Chinook helicopters.

Folkestone Festivals is organising food, arts and craft stalls, live music and a classic car show along The Leas on both the Saturday and Sunday - with the cliff-top promenade being one of the best vantage points for the show.

Stewards will be working throughout the day to keep disruption to local roads to a minimum.

Several roads will be closed and there will be suspensions to some parking bays.

For those who drive, temporary car parks at Radnor Park and Folkestone School for Girls will be available between 10am and 6.30pm and will cost £5 to park, payable in cash.

Speaking when the Red Arrows' appearance was announced earlier this year, Squadron Leader Tom Bould said: "We are excited to be returning to Folkestone and to perform to a large crowd, including many families, drawn from across Kent, the south-east and further afield.

"Pre-season training is well underway, perfecting a new aerobatic display that aims to inspire people, demonstrates the excellence of the Royal Air Force and represents the United Kingdom.

"The 2022 show features all of the great elements people watching expect and enjoy from the Red Arrows - namely dynamic flying, world-class precision and, above-all, teamwork."

There are three types of display the team leader can elect to fly: full, rolling or flat.

To carry out a full looping display the base of the cloud must be above 5,500ft to avoid the aircraft entering the cloud at the top of the loop.