A FLYOVER by a Spitfire plane will provide one of the highlights at the increasingly popular 1940s day in Queensbury.

Organisers said the iconic fighter aircraft will pass over the village three times as part of the event on Saturday, June 18.

The first Queensbury 1940s day took place in September 2014, before returning by popular demand last June.

Upwards of 3,000 people are expected to attend this year’s event, which takes place in Chapel Street during the day and at Queensbury Conservative Club in the evening.

Joan Milner, vice-chairman of the event’s organising committee, said: “What has made it so special is we have the Spitfire coming across this year.

“I am on cloud nine. I am 100 per cent looking forward to it.

“What we wanted was the plane to fly over, and we have got that. I can’t get the words out for how much I am looking forward to it.

“It all shows that it is getting bigger every year. We are hoping for more than last year, when we had 2,500 people.”

There will be 1940s food such as black pudding, dripping and jam roly-poly, various stalls, dancers, live music, a fairground, and displays of army vehicles.

The village’s parish church on Westend will open its tower, while the baptist church on Chapel Street will host a history society event.

Mrs Milner said: “I would like everyone to get dressed up in 1940s uniforms and outfits.

“It is about getting in the spirit of it.

“If everyone is in 1940s outfits, it would be the icing on the cake.

“I would like to thank Stuart Walker and Joyce Trueman and all the members of the organising committee, and Tony and Roxy at the George pub.”

Mrs Milner said tickets were still available for the evening’s entertainment, which starts at 8pm and features singer Maria Manchester. Tickets are £7.50 each and available from 07739 112426.

The daytime event is on from 11am to 7pm, with the Spitfire flyover at 3.45pm.