Whether you want to fly high this weekend or keep your feet firmly on the ground, the Combined Ops Military and Air Show is for you.

There'll be an invasion of the sights and sounds of RAF classics as military monsters take to the skies - and fields.

This year there will be a chance to see the mighty Lancaster and the RAF workhorse, the Chinook, up close on the ground.

Over the years the event has attracted some spectacular specimens, including the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, which featured a Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane and a flypast from the Red Arrows.

Each year a fierce battle is fought in the fields, depicting real scenes from the Second World War, with re-enactors skirmishing.

Expect explosions, tanks rumbling in and adrenaline-pumping, gritty action, plus plenty of smoke and dirt.

The re-enactments will be staged both days. Vintage aircraft from all over the country will be flying in to take part. Throughout each day aircraft are landing and taking off, and there will be plenty of machines on display around the arena, with running commentary.

The family-friendly event also has military stalls, children's mini tanks and food stalls to choose from.

DETAILS

The Combined Ops Military and Air Show will be at Headcorn Aerodrome in Shenley Road, Headcorn, on Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20, from 10am to 5pm both days.

For information and to book tickets visit headcornevents.co.uk or call 0845 652 6263.

Entry is £12 in advance and £15 on the day and £7 for children age five to 15 in advance or £8 on the day. Under fives go free.

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The next event at Headcorn will be the Southern Model Show on Saturday, September 8 and Sunday, September 9, in association with the Maidstone Model Flying Club. The show features an array of model aircraft, helicopters, ships, tank and other vehicles. For details go to headcornevents.co.uk or call 0845 652 6263.