Thousands of visitors are descending on Bournemouth for the Air Festival, despite the weather.

It's been opened with a fly-past from a Sea King helicopter.

Highlights include the Red Arrows, Breitling Wing Walkers, Spitfires, Hurricanes and F-15s, and three night-time displays for the first time.

Festival Director John Weaver's praised the unique venue:

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