Haworth folk will be in the mood this weekend as the village stages its annual Forties Weekend.

People from near and far will throng the bunting-lined streets in forties fashions and army uniforms for the festival that is now in its sixth year.

Ensuring things get off to a spectacular start will be the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, returning by popular demand for the second year.

A Spitfire and Hurricane will fly in formation with the last remaining Lancaster bomber in service at 2pm over Main Street.

Attractions will include a procession of civilian and military vintage vehicles along Main Street, a jazz band, dancers, street entertainers like ukulele player Paul Harper and Winston Churchill look-a-like Robert Burns.

Those of a calm disposition can try their hand at defusing an unexploded bomb whilst keen jivers will be heading for the popular Saturday night dance which has now sold out.

The nostalgic celebrations were first held by Haworth Traders' to coincide with the 50th anniversary of VE Day.

Since then the celebration of a bygone era has gained a national reputation as one of the biggest and best of its kind.

One of the organisers Ann Smith says: "It was very big last year and it looks set to grow again this year.

"We have people from all over the UK coming with some travelling from as far afield as Kent to enjoy the atmosphere."

The festivities will commence on both days from around 11am.

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