VISITORS to this summer's Veterans' Weekend at Hull's East Park will be treated to a flypast by a Second World War Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane.
More than 50,000 people flocked to last year's two-day event.
Organiser Honorary Alderman Brian Petch expects even more to attend this year's event on July 26 and 27.
He said: "I am over the moon to have the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, which comprises a Lancaster bomber and Spitfire and Hurricane fighters.
"Whenever I see these aircraft flying, the hairs on the back of my neck stand bolt upright.
"It's going to be a fantastic sight, as they fly over East Park."
Mr Petch said securing the display team, which will make three passes over the park on the Sunday, weather permitting, was a "real coup".
On the ground will be a replica Spitfire and a Messerschmitt.
"People will be able to have their pictures taken next to both," said Mr Petch.
"We've also got a Battle of Britain trailer this year, so people can find out a bit more about the campaign."
As in previous years, families will be able to watch exciting battle re-enactments.
"We've got British, American, Russian and German troops to entertain the crowds," said Mr Petch. "These battles will take place across both days."
The Royal Signals White Helmets – a world-famous team of motorcycle acrobats – will also perform.
"I'm really chuffed to get these this year," said Mr Petch. "They are known all over for their displays."
Throughout the weekend, visitors will be able to enjoy 1940s-era music and entertainment, and meet people who served during the Second World War.
As has become the tradition, veterans in their blazers and berets will parade – cheered on by the crowd – from the gates on the Sunday morning.
Mr Petch, who turns 80 in December, launched the event more than a decade ago to honour veterans of all conflicts.
"We should never forget these veterans and the sacrifices made," he said.
Mr Petch is supported each year by Hull City Council's events team, in particular Michelle Kidd. He said: "Michelle looks after the health and safety side of things, while I concentrate on getting the acts. She does a great job.
"As for me, I'll keep on doing this until I drop. It's my life, this."
