THE Red Arrows have confirmed that they plan to attend the Morecambe Seaside Festival.

The visit had been put in doubt due to the recent tragic death of Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging, who died following a crash last month.

However, following a period of mourning, the Red Arrows have confirmed they plan to continue the rest of the season’s public displays.

This includes a visit at noon on Sunday to the Morecambe Seaside Festival.

Coun Ron Sands, Cabinet member with responsibility for tourism at Lancaster City Council, said: “This has obviously been a very emotional time for the Red Arrows and we would have understood if they had cancelled their visit to Morecambe.

“However, it’s great news that they have announced that they will be continuing their displays and I’m sure it will be a fitting tribute to Flt Lt Egging.”

The Seaside Festival kicks off on Saturday and features a live music stage, culminating with Take That tribute Re-Take That at 7pm and a fireworks display over Morecambe Bay at 9pm.

On the Sunday, as well as the planned appearance by the Red Arrows, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will be flying into town along with more live music.

Saturday

11am Chas Jacob’s Exhibition and Vintage Village Hall Display - Platform
12 noon Batala Lancaster Live Music - Arena
12.45pm Brendan Cleary Live Music - Arena
1.30pm Silhouette Live Music - Arena
2.15pm The DH Five Live Music - Arena
3pm Nancy Kent Live Music - Arena
3.45pm The Reggimentals Live Music - Ar
ena 5.15pm Break
7pm Re-Take That (Tribute) Live Music - Arena
9pm Fireworks From Stone Jetty.

Sunday

10am Classic Bike Display - Winter Gardens
11am Chas Jacob’s Exhibition and Vintage Village Hall Display - Platform
11am Historic Vehicle Rally - West Promenade
12 noon Red Arrows Display
12.45pm The Hustle Live - Music Arena
1.30pm Rockitt 88 Live - Music Arena
2.15pm Free Beer Band Live - Music Arena
3.10pm Battle of Britain Flyover
3.30pm Katy Pickles Band - Live Music Arena
4.15pm 24/7 - Live Music Arena.

* The Morecambe Seaside Festival takes place on Saturday, September 10 and Sunday, September 11. Admission free.