TICKETS are now sold out for Teesside Airshow this weekend.

The popular event is making a return after a five-year absence. 

About 20,000 tickets went on sale for the show at Teesside Airport, which takes place on Saturday, June 11.

They have now been snapped up.

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Featuring an array of air displays and attractions on the ground, it is set to kick off at Teesside Airport from 10am.

The gates open at 10am, along with ground attractions, with air displays starting at 12noon.

The programme for the air show – the only one for 120 miles – features a 30-minute display from the world-famous Red Arrows, British Aerobatic Champions The Starlings, bringing high-octane close formation aerobatics, an L-39 Albatross display and the RAF Falcons, the UK’s premier military parachute display team and much more. 

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There will also be plenty to do on the ground, with a huge motor show exhibition, displays by the Army, motorcycle stunt show, a strongman contest, fun fair, food and drink stalls and a chance to see the Rugby League World Cup statues in person.

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