Every August Eastbourne, my home town, plays host to a fantastic and free seafront airshow.

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The world’s biggest free seafront air show
Visited our town over the last four days.
A more magical scene you could never meet
And it set Eastbourne’s beach and skies ablaze.

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People travelled here from far flung places
To watch the most amazing acrobatic feats
From the Red Arrows, parachutists and brave wing walkers
And spectators waved at them from their beach front seats.

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Boats headed out from the nearby harbour
Eager for a unique view out at sea.
Champagne and sandwiches while bobbing on the water
Sounds quite an idyllic time to spend a day to me

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High up on the lawns overlooking the whole seafront
Lots of activities were there for all to try.
A Red Arrows plane and a huge helicopter,
And even a giant water tank for divers to defy.

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There were so many stalls for souvenir hunters
Children’s entertainment and ever flowing beer.
Ice cream, donuts and the aroma of hot dogs
Together with the sunshine brought plenty of cheer.

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A Battle of Britain flypast and a military band concert
And a huge and spectacular fireworks display
Drew all the crowds to the bandstand and pier
To bring a truly memorable end the brilliant last day.

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Christine Ramsay 16.8.10
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