Thousands have attended Southampton International Boat Show this weekend as the Red Arrows flew over the city.

On Saturday, visitors met Olympian Liam Heath, British sprint canoeist at the Beach Haven and Watersports Lake.

He and the rest of the British Canoeing team held a meet and greet as well as coaching young canoeists before taking to the water for the K4 race.

The Red Arrows then thrilled audiences with a flypast on Saturday afternoon having last flown over the show in 2015.

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Next weekend, World War II icon, the Hurricane is set to provide a flypast on Saturday, September 23.

Then on Sunday, September 24, the Hurricane is due to be joined by the Spitfire as they fly past the show.

CEO of British Marine, Lesley Robinson says: “As we open the doors on our 54th show, we are pleased to see such a big turnout and we are excited to welcome over 100,000 visitors over our 10-day run.

"Our aim is to really showcase the marine industry and all it has to offer and seek to get over 15,000 people out on the water and give it a go, regardless of age and ability.”