A replica Spitfire will land on Solihull High Street for a special event celebrating the iconic aircraft and its role in British history.

Visitors can get up close to the legendary plane, meet military personnel and cadets, chat to veterans and hear stories about those who served.

The family-friendly event will also feature live 1940s-inspired music, performances of Winston Churchill's famous speeches and free activities for children.

What's on:

• 11am–4pm: Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
• 11am–3pm: Children's creation station, where youngsters can make a free poppy bookmark
• 11.10am: Choir performance from the D-Day Darlings
• Noon–12.15pm: Performances recreating iconic Winston Churchill speeches
• 12.30pm–1pm: Vintage singer Helen Pearson performs wartime favourites
• 1.45pm–2.15pm: Further wartime favourites from Helen Pearson
• 2.45pm–3pm: Another performance of Winston Churchill's speeches
• 3.15pm–3.45pm: Helen Pearson returns to perform more wartime favourites

The event closes at 4pm.

No ticket is required.