Sidmouth's first Air Display this year is promising to be bigger still with the participation of no less than five display teams gracing the skies above the esplanade on Friday, August 23.

Already announced are the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire, Strikemaster Jets Pair and RAF Chinook.

Now a late addition to the line-up after a generous donation, is the Twirlybatics Team, flying their ever-popular Pitts Special biplane and performing amazing manoeuvres.

Although timings are yet to be confirmed the display should start at 6pm and contain over an hour of flying displays.

Speaking to Nub News Sidmouth Town Council's clerk, Chris Holland, said: "In the absence of the Red Arrows who will be touring the USA, Sidmouth Town Council committed to continuing to support the air extravaganza which is now an annual event for attendees to the town ahead of the Regatta Weekend.

"To enable the event to continue with the participation of teams including the Red Arrows in 2020, the event relies on generous donations, sponsorship and collections on the day from the viewing locations are key to this."

To support the event, Official Collectors are being recruited to assist in gathering donations from the public across the seafront and Connaught Gardens through collection buckets.

If you are able to offer your help, please register by contacting Sidmouth Town Council on: Tel: 01395 512424 or email at [email protected].

Collectors are needed from 4pm until 7.30pm. The organising team will then be back in touch with locations and contact details for the day.

Keep an eye on the Sidmouth Nub News for future details on the participating teams and www.visitsidmouth.gov.uk and the Visit Sidmouth Facebook page for up to the minute details, timings and other announcements on the event. For more information click the red button below.

(Aircraft attendance is subject to weather and appropriate licence approvals.)