The Red Arrows put on another spectacular display in the skies above Kent today as they performed at a town’s annual airshow.

The RAF’s display team soared over Folkestone to show off their latest aerobatic prowess at 2.20pm this afternoon.

Their performance included forming a large heart in the sky with an arrow going through it.

Members of the public were impressed, with Viv Gillespie commenting on Facebook: “They were amazing as usual, never disappoint.”

Folkestone and Hythe District Council described the display as “amazing”, adding: “Thank you for flying by – Folkestone loves you!”

The appearance of the crack pilots in their Hawk jets was put into doubt earlier this week.

Engineering issues forced the team to cancel appearances at Cromer and Wednesday, as well as their first scheduled day at the Eastbourne Airshow on Thursday.

But it was confirmed on Friday the problems had been resolved and they returned to the air.

A host of aviation displays have been taking place in Folkestone throughout the afternoon with thousands of spectators descending on the town.

The busiest viewing spots were on The Leas, the harbour and the town's beaches with flypasts by multiple aircraft and display teams taking place over the seafront.

The show, organised by Folkestone and Hythe District Council, kicked off with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at 1.25pm.

The Flight operates six Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Lancaster, a C47 Dakota, and two Chipmunk aircraft.

A newcomer this year is the RAF Typhoon, rounding off the afternoon at 5pm with a spectacle of speed, power and agility.

The flight path for the Red Arrows saw the aircraft fly across Kent before heading into Folkestone over land from the north.

They flew over Birchington-on-Sea and Minster in Thanet before turning towards Canterbury and flying close by the city, carrying on south over Elham and Hawkinge and arriving at Folkestone.

After the 20-minute display, the Red Arrows flew off towards St Margaret’s near Dover, then turned north-west and flew over Sheerness and the Isle of Grain before heading across the Thames towards Southend.

The RAF’s Red Arrows team has been performing since 1965, often in their trademark diamond nine shape - although now performing as a formation of eight aircraft.

They have flown almost 5,000 displays in 57 countries.

Folkestone Festivals organised food, arts and craft stalls, dance displays, live music and a classic car show along The Leas on both Saturday and Sunday.