Hundreds of people, most of them equipped with their cameras, flocked to Luqa for the Malta International Airshow this afternoon where several aircraft are gracing the skies in displays of colour, speed and agility.

Eight countries are taking part in this year's show, being held in parks two and three at the Luqa airfield.

The participating aircraft include the giant KDC-10 air-to-air refuelling jet of the Royal Netherlands Air Force, the maritime patrol aircraft P-3 Orion from the United States Navy, the CL-415 fire-fighting machine from Italy and basic training aircraft.

The Royal Air Force has sent a trio of Tucano advanced training aircraft sporting World War II colours and the French Air Force has sent the Patrouille De France, an aerobatic demonstration team.

The local star is the Aviation Museum's Tiger Moth, which has been restored to flying condition.

The air show continues tomorrow with the gates opening between 10 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. Like today, the flying display will start at 2.15 p.m.

Tickets are available from the door at €10 for adults, while children under the age 14 enter for free. A direct bus service will operate from City Gate to the airport and back.

The participating countries at this year’s edition are: Malta, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK and the US.

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