The sights and sounds of wartime come to the skies over Kent this weekend as the Battle of Britain Air Show roars overhead.

Look skywards and you’ll see flying displays of authentic aircraft from Spitfires and Hurricanes to a Tiger Moth and a Harvard T6, the Second World War American pilot training plane.

The show at Headcorn marks the 77th anniversary year of the Battle of Britain, which was fought in the sky over Kent.

The spectacular flying display is between 2pm and 5pm both weekend days, courtesy of locally based Aero Legends.

Hold on to your hats, as an airfield attack scenario will be part of the display.

There will also be attractions for all the family including a funfair and stalls.

Visitors can sign up for photo shoots with the aircraft and exclusive flights in some of the vintage flyers. To book a flight, call 01622 812830 or visit aerolegends.co.uk

DETAILS

The Battle of Britain Air Show at Headcorn Aerodrome in Shenley Road, Headcorn, TN27 9HX, will be staged on Saturday, July 8 and Sunday, July 9 between 10am and 5pm both days.

Tickets in advance booked online cost £12 rising to £15 and £7 for children rising to £9. Children aged up to four go free. You can book online up to Friday, July 7. Parking is free.
For details visit headcornevents.co.uk

MODEL MILITARY LOVERS

For lovers of all things military, both in the sky and on the land, there are two other events coming up at Headcorn Aerodrome to look out for.

The Combined Ops show on Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20 will be held for the ninth year.

Packed with vintage and modern aircraft displays, on the ground and in the air, the show is a family-friendly event which includes military vehicles, living history re-enactment groups, arena events and military stalls as well as children’s entertainment and food stalls.

Gates open at 10am with carefully planned mock skirmishes with massive explosions taking place on both days.

There will be model aircraft, helicopters, ships and tanks at The Southern Model Show on Saturday, September 9 and Sunday, September 10.

Held in association with the Maidstone Model Flying Club,the show is expected to attract some 12,000 people over the two days.

There will also be a bring and buy stand for model enthusiasts. Gates open at 9.30am with flying, sailing and driving displays through to 5pm, and night flying between 7.50pm and 8.30pm.