Timings for a planned flypast by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Avro Lancaster in South Warwickshire this weekend have been confirmed.

The local community is invited to the Pump Room Gardens to mark Armed Forces Day this Saturday (28 June).

The free annual event will run from 11am to 3pm and will feature the flypast from the historic aircraft.

Warwick District Council said this is expected around 1.52pm, but have told locals to have "eyes to the skies" peeled from 1.45pm.

"They will come in from the east over Draycote Water, so will fly over our Armed Forces Day event at the Pump Room Gardens from the Jephson Gardens/Royal Pump Rooms side of the park," the council said.

"The plan is for them to do a figure of eight over the site before heading off.

"The Lancaster will fly over at an altitude of 1,000ft."

Armed Forces Day is coming to the Pump Rooms in June (image via Warwick District Council)

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A staple event in the district's calendar, this year's Armed Forces Day builds on the success of previous years, with recognition of the Armed Forces and the contributions that allies have made in past conflicts, and continue to make and strengthen.

The event is completely free, with activities, information, performances and displays aimed at families, individuals, military enthusiasts and current and former serving members of the Armed Forces.

Visitors can expect village of stalls showcasing the military museums from Warwick, performances by Ruby Ann Sings, local military regiments, military vehicles, free children's activities including bouncy castle, trampolines and assault course, free hot dogs and ice-creams and a Sikh Langar vegetarian food (while stocks last) and a tri-service competition.

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