Military Might: Land, Sea and Air Promenade, nr North Pier, Blackpool Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June 2008

H. M. Forces come to town!

A first hand look at the trades and equipment utilised by the Armed Forces

During the action packed weekend:

Experience a Royal Marine Beach Landing

Take a nostalgic journey back in time and marvel as the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's WWII flying machines: Hurricane, Spitfire and Dakota soar through the air all viewed from your very own front row seat on the North Promenade.

Also showcased is the agile Hawk Jet. In level flying, this plane of choice of the Red Arrows approaches the speed of sound.

The RAF Falcons parachute display team will be dropping in to say hello from 12000 feet and helicopter search and rescue teams will demonstrate their vital skills.

Other planes to be spotted over the weekend include the Tucano and Tutor training aircraft.

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight website: www.bbmf.co.uk