Eighty years of aviation history

Aeroplanes, gliders and weapons spanning more than 80 years of Wolverhampton's aviation history will be going on show this weekend.

The Boulton Paul Association will be throwing open its doors for an exhibition on Sunday from 10am until 4pm.

The display will celebrate the work of Boulton Paul Aircraft Ltd, which played a key role in aircraft building in both world wars. The event will take place at its base in Wobaston Road, Fordhouses, which will allow visitors to browse through eight decades of flying heritage.

There will also be a Battle of Britain memorial flight for visitors to see at 1.15pm on the day.

A restored Boulton Paul Balliol, the last piston-engine advanced trainer in the RAF, will be going on display alongside the P6 bi-plane, an experimental aircraft built during World War One.

Admission for the event is £3 for £2 for senior citizens and free for children and organisers are hoping for bumper crowds.