Spectacular night-time drone show to be part of Armed Forces weekend in Morecambe

Crowds gathering to watch an aerial display at a previous Lancaster & Morecambe Armed Forces Day

More events have been announced for this year's expanded Lancaster & Morecambe Armed Forces weekend including a night-time drone show above the Promenade.

The drone display will be on Friday June 19 at 10.20pm, on the first day of a three-day celebration of our Armed Forces and blue light services centred around the Prom.

"Watch the night sky come alive with incredible light displays, stunning formations, and a show you won’t want to miss," said a post on the Lancaster & Morecambe District Armed Forces Day page.

This year's Lancaster & Morecambe District Armed Forces weekend will take place from Friday June 19 to Sunday June 21.

Organisers announced in February that they had provisionally booked Forces parachute display teams to return, as well as The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.

Since then, it's been announced that the Battle of Britain Dakota Display will take place on Saturday June 20.

This will be a full, 20 minute display across Morecambe Bay.

The legendary Dakota (also known as the C-47) played a crucial role during World War II - transporting troops, delivering vital supplies, and towing gliders into battle. It was at the heart of major operations like D-Day, where it dropped paratroopers behind enemy lines in the early hours of the invasion.

There will also be a Spitfire and a Hurricane fly over, drumming from Samba Espirito, live music, the Accrington Pipe Band, a military parade, hundreds of stalls, charities and organisations, and much more.

A Falklands Conflict Re-enactment Group will also be attending the weekend.

They will bring history to life with authentic uniforms, equipment, and immersive displays that honour the courage and resilience of those who served during the Falklands conflict.

There will also be an Armed Forces Day Bikers Parade on June 20 on Morecambe Promenade.

The weekend is also partnering with the Morecambe 1940s Revival Group who will hold their annual event at the Platform from 11am to 4pm on June 20 and 21.

And the American Airborne 505 will be heading to Morecambe Promenade with 15 living tents over three days, three dining halls, at least three World War 2 jeeps, mortars, a 30cal machine gun, a World War 2 bazooka and a static weapon demonstration. All weapons are de-activated and fire blank rounds.

Armed Forces Day is a chance to show your support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving personnel to service families, veterans and cadets.

More information is available at the Lancaster & Morecambe District Armed Forces Day Facebook page.

Read more: Lancaster and Morecambe Armed Forces celebration to expand to three days - Beyond Radio

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