EXCITEMENT is building as Teesside Airshow is back after a five-year break.
Teesside Airport is preparing for 22,000 people tomorrow (Saturday, June 11) as they will be arriving from 10am, with the action starting from 12pm.
The Northern Echo took a look round Teesside Airport to see how preparations are going.
With plenty of food and drink vendors including; Greek street food, fish and chips, burgers, Chinese noodles, coffee and cocktails.
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Fairground attractions were also being set up so that there is plenty to keep children entertained including a virtual reality simulator and a climbing wall.
More food vendors and attractions are yet to set up but it is clear that there will be something for everyone.
Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen, said: “It’s a great way to bring the community together. There hasn’t been an airshow here since 2017 but as the tickets are sold out, it’s clearly as popular as ever.
“No one's suggesting something like this will solve all of Teesside's issues but it does bring enjoyment.
“It's a reference point for people in this area. It's something everyone knows about and everyone's parents went to as a kid and the excitement for it is still here.”
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Mr Houchen explained that he would be having a busy day tomorrow with a VIP breakfast for investors at the airport but would also be enjoying the day’s entertainment.
22,000 tickets have been sold meaning it is sold out. Sponsored by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, the popular event is being staged by Skylive Air.
The Red Arrows, The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the Catalina Aircraft are among the displays set to take to the air tomorrow.
Flight demonstrations will be taking place between about 12noon and 5pm, though the precise timings of displays is not being released ahead of the day.
It is expected, however, that spectators will be arriving from 10am.
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