THE Red Arrows are set to fly over the city as Southampton International Boat Show returns this month. 

The flyover will take place on Sunday, September 17 as hundreds of exhibitors gather for the event at Mayflower Park. 

The display will be followed by a Hurricane flypast on Saturday, September 23 as the iconic Second World War plane takes to the city's skies. 

On the closing day of the boat show, September 24, the Hurricane will be joined by the Spitfire for a flypast just after 11.30am. 

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The international boat show is returning for its 54th year. 

It will start on September 15 and is expected to see over 600 craft on display with a purpose-built marina, food stalls and family entertainment. 

Isle of Wight County Press: Three-hundred boats will be on show at the marinaThree-hundred boats will be on show at the marina (Image: Southampton International Boat Show)

The On the Water Zone will also allow visitors to get on the water in two unique ways.

The ‘Get Afloat with Rockley Watersports’ will provide dinghy sailing, kayaking and paddle boarding whilst ‘Try and Boat with Flexisail’ will give guests the chance to get onboard a yacht, motorboat, or RIB.

Adult tickets are on sale from £26 with up to two children aged 15 and under permitted free entry to the show. 

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 A Quayside Club VIP experience is also being offered for £156.25 with more information on the boat show's website.

A spokesperson for the event said it "promises to be a real show stopper".

"With everything you need to make the most of life on the water, from SUPs to superyachts, there is something for everyone.    

"This incredible event is the biggest marine showcase in the UK and one of Europe’s largest on-water events.

"With hundreds of exhibitors, over 600 craft on display plus a purpose-built marina, fabulous food and plenty of family entertainment, there is something to do at every corner.

"Whether this is your first dip in the ocean, or you have mastered the boating world for some time, we cannot think of a better way to spend your day."