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Evening Battle of Britain Week display over St Peter Port

THE annual Battle of Britain celebrations will see a variety of display pilots take to the island's skies next week.

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Three significant events will take place, with the first on Tuesday, when the skies above St Peter Port Harbour will see an evening display performed by the AeroSparx team at 8.30 – celebrating the 10th anniversary of Sydney Charles, a Guernsey-based aviation insurer.

AeroSparx comprises two world-renowned pilots, Guy Westgate and Tim Dews. They have travelled all over the world and performed for the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations.

'We are delighted to have sponsored AeroSparx since they formed and the night time display on Tuesday is something that all Guernsey can enjoy,' said a Sydney Charles spokesman. 'As the AeroSparx sponsor, we also look forward to them being part of the Guernsey Air Display on Thursday as well as participating in the Meet the Pilots event at the ASG hangar on Wednesday.'

2016 marks the 10th anniversary of this event, which continues to draw the crowds.

It is a unique opportunity to get a close-up view of the display aircraft, including the

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