Combined Ops

The sixth annual Combined Ops Weekend takes place on 16th and 17th August 2014. Organised by the Invicta Military-Vehicle Preservation Society (www.imps.org.uk) , in conjunction with Headcorn Events (www.headcornevents.co.uk), this unique event held at Kent’s historic Headcorn Aerodrome, home of many real war-time dramas, offers a spectacular display of military vehicles and aircraft.

A family event which includes static military vehicles and a variety of vintage and modern aircraft displays, on the ground and in the air! There will also be living history re-enactment groups, arena events, military stalls and children's mini tanks and food stalls to make this a perfect day out.

Combined Ops 2014 will see one the most amazing sights in aviation, the arrival of the Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, still airborne nearly 70 years after first taking to the skies. Display highlights include the Stampe Formation team, the RAF Air/Sea Rescue Sea King helicopter and P51 Mustang. A beautifully restored Dragon Rapide, created by De Havilland nearly 70 years ago, will take passengers on a tour of the beautiful Kent Countryside.

In battles depicting scenes from WW1 and WW2, re-enactors shoot thousands of blank rounds in carefully planned skirmishes. Deafening gunfire and tanks, together with explosions that blow holes in the ground, filling the air with dirt and smoke make for an exciting day.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at a discounted rate. For further information please go to www.combinedops.co.uk.