The iconic Goodyear Blimp has been seen above the skies of Kent again this morning after its appearance at the British Touring Car Championship.

The world-renowned airship took off from Calais last week and flew over Kent and London, before heading to Brands Hatch to provide aerial TV footage of the weekend's BTCC racing action.

It's now thought to be heading back to Calais, and has been seen heading south east over Gravesend, Rochester, Gillingham, Rainham and Sittingbourne.

The Goodyear Blimp is recognised all over the world and is a regular feature at motorsport events, as well other big sport and entertainment events, ranging from FA Cup Finals at Wembley to Live Aid.

Last year the blimp returned to the UK for the first time in over 10 years to much fanfare.

The blimp continues to cause a stir whenever it appears, with last week's journey over Kent prompting a surge of social media posts and photos.

At 246 feet long, it's about the same as 17 black cabs lengthways, and is packed with 297,527 cubic feet of helium.

The airship usually flies at around 1,000 to 1,500 feet in the air, and travels at a top speed of 73 miles per hour.