Drone ban reminder ahead of Guernsey Air Display

Any drone activity will lead to a suspension or cancellation of the display, organisers say

Organisers of the Guernsey Air Display are reminding islanders not to fly drones during the show.

The annual event is set to take place in the evening of Wednesday 10 September - in a change from its usual Thursday morning time slot.

The RAF confirmed in May that the Red Arrows would be returning alongside the Dakota from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and the Typhoon display aircraft.

Barry Neal, Guernsey Air Display Foundation councillor and flying display director, said any drone activity anywhere in the Bailiwick would lead to a suspension or cancellation of the display.

He said: "The potential catastrophic outcome a drone could have on an aircraft has been well documented in just about every available media outlet.

"Another consequence of drone activity can be the prosecution of the drone's operator, a possible fine and confiscation of the drone."

He said: "As well as being dangerous, it [drones] could cause a major disruption to people's enjoyment of the display."

Mr Neal said the event needed to finish by 20:00 BST so the airport could reopen to traffic.

"We have another, different, line-up for you this year - let's make sure we get to see it all without any hiccups."