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In pictures: Day one of Bournemouth Air Festival 2024

Getty Images Royal Navy Black Cats display team in two Lynx helicopters, which are painted with a camouflage design, the appear to be flying towards one another which is part of the team's aerial display.Getty Images
Getty Images A World War Two RAF Lancaster Bomber in flight over the sea, with the Isle of Wight in the background. Two sailing boats can be seen on the sea.Getty Images
The Royal Navy Black Cats display team flew their Lynx helicopters, which can reach top speeds of 180mph, over the coast to mark the start of the Bournemouth Air Festival on Thursday afternoon.
A World War Two RAF Lancaster Bomber returned to the skies to promote the modern day Air Force and inspire future generations.

Bournemouth Air Festival is under way, with thousands expected to descend on the seaside town over the three-day event.

Favourites returning to the festival this year, which began on Thursday, include the Typhoon, Rich Goodwin's Jet Pitts and the AeroSuperBatics Wingwalkers.

New attractions for 2024 include an outdoor cinema on the beach and a virtual-reality RNLI Lifeboat experience.

The Red Arrows, who are on tour in Canada, are missing from this year's line-up.

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