All eyes on the skies for national airshow

THE countdown to the city's Wales National Airshow has officially begun.

All eyes will be on the skies for the two-day spectacular featuring the Red Arrows, which will commemorate the 40th anniversary of Swansea being granted city status.

To cope with an expected influx of thousands of visitors next weekend (11 and 12 July), the council has set up extra parking facilities.

Graham Thomas, Swansea Council's cabinet member for culture, recreation and tourism, said: "This is a much-anticipated event that will bring thousands of people into the city. We've ensured that thousands of additional car parking spaces are being made available to accommodate those who arrive by car."

The Wales National Airshow will stretch along the seafront from the Civic Centre to the Cenotaph. There will be daredevil displays from military planes and helicopters, including the Typhoon Eurofighter and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, as well as trade stands and a fun fair.