Tens of thousands of aviation fans are gearing up for a fun-packed weekend as Southport Air Show returns.

The coastal town will once again host displays from some of the world's most incredible aircraft on Saturday and Sunday (August 29 and 30) - including the RAF Red Arrows and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

The flight-packed schedule gets underway at 12.30pm both days, with the last display at 4pm. The Red Arrows will also be performing at 3.30pm on both days.

There will also be plenty happening on the ground including replica planes, flight simulators, and plenty of acitivites for children.

There will be equipment displays from the Armed Forces at the Marine Drive military village.

Tickets are £13 plus booking fee. Children under 16 years of age are free of charge.

Tickets for groups of 10 and more are £12 per person. Tickets can be bought online via the Visit Southport website and on the day at the box office.

The airshow takes place on Saturday, August 29 and Sunday August 30. Gates open at 10am, with displays taking place from around 12pm to 5pm. Car parking will be open from 9am.

Full weekend Southport Air Show schedule

Saturday, August 29

• 12:30 - The Starlings
• 12:47 - Tutor
• 12:58 - Gazelle Squadron
• 13:16 - Aerosuperbatics Wingwalkers
• 13:34 - Rich Goodwin Jet Pitts
• 13:48 - Hawk T1
• 13:56 - SHORT BREAK IN DISPLAY
• 14:33 - Strikemaster
• 14:44 - Otto
• 14:55 - A-26 Invader & P-51 Mustang
• 15:00 - P-51 Mustang
• 15:10 - A-26 Invader
• 15:30 - The Red Arrows
• 16:00 - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

Sunday, August 30

• 12:30 - Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
• 12:51 - The Starlings
• 13:08 - Tutor
• 13:19 - Rich Goodwin Jet Pitts
• 13:33 - A-26 Invader & P-51 Mustang
• 13:38 - P-51 Mustang
• 13:48 - A-26 Invader
• 13:59 - Otto
• 14:07 - SHORT BREAK IN DISPLAY
• 14:29 - Gazelle Squadron
• 14:46 - Hawk T1
• 14:57 - Aerosuperbatics Wingwalkers
• 15:15 - Strikemaster
• 15:30 - The Red Arrows
• 16:00 - Typhoon