From the distant silhouette of a Lancaster bomber glimpsed over a British seaside resort to the hidden world of global arms trade fairs, The Home Front explores links between militarism, marketing and entertainment.

Put together over four years, photographer Melanie Friend’s new exhibition runs at Bradford’s Impressions Gallery from Saturday to November 23.

The Home Front is a set of three related photographic series exploring the civilian experience of war, with a focus on public air shows taking place at Royal Air Force bases, and in the skies above seaside resorts.

The first series depicts expansive beachscapes temporarily militarised by the fleeting roar of fighter jets, while children and holidaymakers look up.

The second reveals the on-ground attractions of air shows.

In the third series, she offers a rare glimpse into the environments of international arms fairs and air show trade days, usually off-limits to the public.

Melanie began as a photojournalist and radio reporter and now exhibits at museums and galleries around the world.