TWO international fighter jets are set to soar the skies at this year's Bournemouth Air Festival.

The Swedish jets, Saab Viggen and Saab Draken, are the latest aircraft to be unveiled in the exciting line-up for the three-day festival. 

The two jets are sponsored by Aerobytes, a flight-safety company based in the UK, who will also be supporting Rich Goodwin’s Jet Pitts.

Councillor Millie Earl, deputy leader of BCP Council, said: “We are thrilled to have the Saab Viggen and Draken jets at this year’s Bournemouth Air Festival, alongside an exciting line-up of other iconic aircraft.

“There will be entertainment on the ground, including a bigger interactive Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM) Village, an Armed Forces village, fairground rides, food stalls, a dive tank, fireworks, and more.”

Eddie Forrester, Aerobytes director, said: “These historic jets are quite unlike anything most UK audiences will have seen before.  They look like something from Star Wars and are – shall we say – a tad noisy.  Bring your earplugs.”

The two new additions will be joined by performances such as the RAF’s Typhoon team and the world-class parachute display team, The Red Devils.

Bournemouth Air Festival takes place from August 29 to 31.