FINAL preparations for the Flying Legends Air Show at Duxford Imperial War Museum are well under way, with marquees going up, aircraft practice displaying and a bustle of activity across the museum in the glorious summer sunshine.

Dunmow Broadcast: Final preparations for the Flying Legends Air Show are under way. Pictures: IWMFinal preparations for the Flying Legends Air Show are under way. Pictures: IWM (Image: Archant)

Today, The Manhattan Dolls enjoyed an impromptu acapella singing session on the airfield and met up with The Bremont Horsemen for photographs.

The Manhattan Dolls are newly arrived from New York to perform at the show. This glamorous female vocal trio will perform Andrews Sisters-style swing classics in the Vintage Village on Saturday and Sunday.

The Bremont Horsemen Flight Team - Steve Hinton, Dan Friedkin and Ed Shipley - present the worldwide debut of their thrilling new display in a trio of Supermarine Spitfires.

Tickets can be purchased on the gate on Saturday or Sunday. For further information go to iwm.org.uk