FAMILIES attending a fun day at Bournemouth Aviation Museum got a surprise flypast by a Typhoon jet on Saturday.

The event, organised by the museum and Bournemouth Red Arrows Association, had a host of attractions for youngsters and aircraft enthusiasts alike.

As well as the wide range of classic aircraft on display, including the open cockpit of a Vulcan bomber, visitors got a chance to see a state of the art Eurofighter Typhoon depart from Bournemouth Airport for displays at Plymouth and Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Museum trustee Mike Merry said: "It was quite a sight to see the Typhoon heading off to displays throughout the day, people were able to watch it over the hedge.

"We were very pleased with how the fun day went and we raised some money for a good cause.

"Aside from the other attractions, we don't normally let people right into the cockpit of the Vulcan, but on special occasions we let people right into the pilot's seat."

The annual fun day is held in honour of the Red Arrows and raises funds for the John Egging Trust, paying tribute to the memory of Red Arrows pilot Flight Lieutenant John Egging, who died during Bournemouth Air Festival in 2011.

The trust provides disadvantaged youngsters with learning programmes and links to inspirational individuals connected with aviation, engineering and science.

Other entertainment on the day included a tombola, stalls and bouncy castle.

Those who stayed until the end of the day got an extra treat, as one of the Red Arrows landed at the airport in the afternoon.

The full squadron arrived later, using the airport as a base for their display at Goodwood on Sunday, before their departure for Scotland the following day.

Members of the Bournemouth Red Arrows Association meet on the second Tuesday of every month at Bournemouth Flying Club Cafe at 7.30pm and new members are always welcome.