A SPITFIRE will be the star attraction on this year's Armed Forces Day.
On Saturday, June 22, the city will come together celebrate the role of the Armed Forces.
In light of the death of a soldier in London on Wednesday, extra crowds are expected to pay tribute to the nation's servicemen and women.
A Spitfire – famous for its dogfights with Messerschmitts during the Battle of Britain – is expected to fly over Queens Gardens, although organisers have stressed it is weather-dependent.
Queens Gardens will also host family activities from 10am to 4pm.
Councillor Steve Walker, Hull City Council's lead member for Armed Forces and Veterans, has urged families to show their support.
He said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for the people of Hull to show their support to our Armed Forces personnel and Armed Forces Day is a very important date in our calendar.
"We hope the Spitfire flypast will be a big draw for the public and the turnout is even better for this year".
Activities will include a cadet climbing wall, face painting, a soft play area and military-themed craft workshops for children.
The 150 Yorkshire Transport Regiment Freedom Parade will also be taking a salute at the Amy Johnson statue in Prospect Street at 11.30am.
Meanwhile, details are being finalised for this year's Veterans' Weekend, which takes place at East Park on July 27 and 28.
Highlights will include full-scale replica Messerschmitt and Spitfire wartime aircraft.
The Red Devils, the British Army's skydiving team, are also expected to drop in on one of the days.
Event organiser Alderman Brian Petch says he is expecting 50,000 people – 10,000 more than last year.
Battle re-enactments depicting both world wars and the American Civil War will take place, and families will be shown what life was like on the Home Front.
Activities will run on both days from 11am to 5pm.
Musical entertainment will be provided by, among others, a George Formby impersonator and Glenn Miller and Frank Cleveland tribute bands.
Further details about both events will be published closer to the time.
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