A FAN favourite is returning to the Bournemouth Air Festival this August.

After their iconic debut at last year's festival, the Starlings Team will be back to perform mind-blowing aerobics in the air.

Both aircraft are capable of unlimited aerobatics; roll rates in excess of 420 degrees per second and plus/minus 10G.

A spokesperson for Bournemouth Air Festival said: “After their BmthAirFest debut last year, we're excited to be welcoming The Starlings Team to perform on the Friday and Saturday of the festival!

“The Starlings Aerobatic Display Team, combines over 50 years of aerobatic experience from the dynamo duo and former British Aerobatic Champions, Tom Cassells and Michael Pickin in their Extra NG and the classic, world championship-winning, Cap 232.

“We can't wait to see them over Bournemouth skies again, thrilling the crowds with their dynamic duo aerobatic flying and jaw-dropping manoeuvres.”

Other performers taking to the skies include Royal Navy Black Cats Display Team, The Gazelle Squadron Display Team and the RAF Typhoon Display Team.

Bournemouth Air Festival takes place along Bournemouth seafront on August 29 - 31.