SECOND World War naval planes, a V-bomber and the Indian Air Force are set to thrill the crowds at this year's Biggin Hill International Air Fair.

The event, sponsored by News Shopper, flies into the former RAF base for the 45th time on June 7 and June 8.

As well as celebrating the 90th anniversary of the RAF, the show will also feature the first appearance in the UK of the Indian Air Force Helicopter Display Team.

Team members will be flying four Dhruv advanced light helicopters decorated with peacocks - India's national bird.

It is also hoped the airshow will include the Cold War-era Avro Vulcan V-bomber.

This has been booked for the fair after 10 years of detailed restoration work by charity Vulcan To The Sky Trust, costing more than £6m.

Subject to final tests next month, it will make its first flight in 15 years at the show.

Two naval aircraft from the Second World War - the Seafire and the Fairey Swordfish - will also be on show.

The Swordfish is a torpedo-carrying biplane famous for crippling German battleship the Bismarck and destroying the Italian fleet at Taranto in 1940.

Japanese planners used Taranto as the blueprint for the attack on the US fleet based at Pearl Harbor.

The Seafire is a naval version of the Spitfire.

Airshow organiser Colin Hitchins said: "The three major highlights are the return of the Vulcan, the RAF role demonstration, which includes the biggest pyrotechnics display at an outside event, and the first appearance of the Indian Air Force."

Mr Hitchins added: "The air fair's principle aim is to inspire young people into a life of aviation and to allow local people access to the airport once a year, and also to promote the RAF.

"But, of course, we are there to entertain families too."

The weekend's events will not just be in the sky but on the ground too, with a parade of up to 100 classic cars on show in the motoring arena.

There will also be around 200 stalls as well as simulator rides, a funfair, food and refreshments.

Book your tickets in advance and get them cheaper by calling 01959 578270/1/2 or logging on to the show's website at bigginhillairfair.co.uk