IT'S time for take off! The 2014 Bournemouth Air Festival gets underway today.

If you're planning on heading down to the seafront to witness all the action, you can find out what's happening below. 

Highlights include 94-year-old wingwalker Tom Lackey, who is set to kick of this year's event, the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, which will this year also involve the Dakota C-47, plus favourites the Red Arrows who, for the first time ever, will be appearing on all four days of the Air Festival. 

Don't forget to send us your best picture capturing the spirit of the Air Festival for the chance to win £300 in Castle Cameras vouchers, while junior snappers can win themselves a new camera! See all the details on how to enter and more about the prizes on offer here

Please note that all aircraft listed below are subject to availability and weather conditions - but we'll keep you up-to-date with any changes that may occur in our daily coverage. 

Thursday, August 28

1.25pm - 2.30pm

  • Wing walker Tom Lackey
  • Flying Scholarships For Disabled People 
  • Royal Navy Black Cats Helicopter Display Team
  • Parachute Display Team Royal Air Force Falcons 
  • Royal Air Force Tutor T1 
  • Royal Air Force Chinook

2.30pm - 4pm

  • RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight 
  • RAF BBMF Dakota C-47
  • Royal Navy Merlin HM1
  • Red Arrows 
  • Royal Air Force Tucano T1 
  • Rolls Royce Spitfire