Spitfire flypast over Weymouth cancelled
It was due to fly alongside a Hurricane fighter to mark the Armed Forces Weekend
Weymouth plane-spotters will be sad to hear a planned appearance from a Spitfire this weekend has been called off.
It had been due to fly alongside a Hurricane fighter plane as part of Armed Forces weekend on Sunday.
A spokesperson for Weymouth Town Council said:
"We have just been notified by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Team that unfortunately the Spitfire has been grounded for the weekend and will not take part in the Weymouth flypast.
"The mighty Hurricane will still fly the length of Weymouth Beach at 11am on Sunday 19th June, so be sure to give it a wave and a huge Weymouth cheer!"
What's happening in Weymouth for Armed Forces weekend?
Saturday 18th June From 10am around 60 military vehicles make their way to Weymouth Pavilion’s forecourt. At 3.30pm they will start their engines and parade along Weymouth seafront. From 11am and throughout the day, bands including the South Wales Police Band will be performing.
Sunday 19th June At 11am there will be a flypast along Weymouth beach featuring a Hurricane from the Battle of Britain Memorial flight team. (Subject to serviceability and weather.) Then an open-air service at the Cenotaph on Weymouth seafront will be followed by a parade of veterans and historic military vehicles along the Esplanade.
Monday 20th June 10.30am. Weymouth is hosting an Armed Forces Flag Raising Ceremony. It’s part of a national initiative taking place across the country where these flags will be raised at the same time in several locations in celebration of our military personnel, past and present.