Visitors to a major airshow near Swindon look set to be treated to sunny skies and highs of 30 degrees.

Last year’s Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford was hit by poor weather, with heavy rain falling throughout the weekend and causing some display cancellations.

But this year the outlook looks more positive for aircraft lovers.

Friday, July 19, the first day of the event, is set to be a scorching day, according to the Met Office, with sunny skies throughout and highs of 30 degrees.

Saturday will be slightly cooler, and potentially wetter, with highs of 23 degrees and the potential for some light rain throughout the afternoon.

But the sun is expected to return on Sunday, with sunny intervals forecast throughout and highs of 22 degrees expected.

A full initial forecast for the weekend from the Met Office can be found below.

Friday, July 19

9am to 10am – Sunny intervals

10am to 8pm – Sunny day

Saturday, July 20

7am to 1pm – Cloudy

1pm to 7pm – Light rain

7pm to 10am – Cloudy

Sunday, July 21

7am to 10pm – Sunny intervals