Model aircraft ready for take off

The Scottish Model Airshow will take to the skies in Strathaven this weekend.

Action will take place over two days from this Saturday at Strathaven Airfield.

The event, organised by the Large Model Association and the Scottish Aeromodellers Association, will showcase an amazing variety of large scale and aerobatic models flown by the best model pilots from across the UK.

Spectators will be able to enjoy aircraft spanning the whole history of aviation from Sopwith biplanes and Richtofen triplanes of World War I to classics of the 1930s like the Tiger Moth and wartime Spitfires and Hurricanes.

They will go straight through to modern fast jets and Red Bull-type specialist aerobatic models.

The four-engined “Memphis Belle” will be demonstrated flying in close formation with its sister Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress.

Specialist traders and catering facilities will be available on site and camping and caravan areas will be provided, together with free parking for spectators adjacent to the airfield.

Entry to the event is £8 for adults and children go free.

Proceeds are donated to Kilbryde Hospice and the St Andrew’s Hospice.

The sky will be full of models of all types throughout both days from 10am until 5pm.