Post Second World War SEPECAT Jaguar in a vertical climb

Meet some of the stars of this year's International Air Spectacular. They are some of the magnificent flying machines that will be wowing the crowds at this weekend's event.

On either Sunday and Monday you can catch the World War Two Fairey Swordfish. A replica of the 1852 Cayley Glider, built by Sir George of Brompton Hall, will appear only on the Monday.

The First World War Fokker Tri-plane and the post-war SEPECAT Jaguar will also be appearing on the final two days Yorkshire's last remaining airshow. With good weather forecast, thousands are expected to flock to the Elvington site, for which the currently closed Elvington Lane is being re-opened.

This event is again sponsored by the Evening Press. The fun takes off tomorrow and runs until Bank Holiday Monday. Other key attractions will be the veteran war birds on display, including rare bombers from the Second World War, and giant radio-controlled model aircraft documenting the history of aviation from Edwardian times.

The World War Two Fairey Swordfish

The French and American airforces are both taking part for the first time this year, and there will also be a Sopwith tribute as well as a motorcycle stunt rider.

The show will also be a fun day out for children, with fairground, amusements, go-karts and helicopter rides on offer. Craft shows and a beer tent will also be at the event, and tickets include admission to the air museum.

A display by the Red Arrows is an integral part of the show. Just as big a crowd-puller are the model aircraft, some of which are a quarter the size of the real thing.

Model makers from across the country will flock to the show to display their prized planes, and take part in aerial combat displays. Dave Tappin, who is organising the air show, said: "This year's show will be bigger and better than ever before. "It has grown every year and is the biggest spectator event in Yorkshire over the weekend.

See August events for further details

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