Cromer Carnival has announced a replacement act for the Spitfire and Hurricane, which are temporarily grounded due to a fatal crash. 

In May, Sqn Ldr Mark Long was killed when the Spitfire he was flying crashed near RAF Congingsby in Lincolnshire. 

Cromer Carnival has now confirmed a change to the aerial programme on Carnival Day, which takes place in the field along Runton Road on Wednesday, August 21 2024. 

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There will be an Avro Lancaster Bomber display at 2.45pm instead. 

Cromer Carnival Day returns on August 21Cromer Carnival Day returns on August 21 (Image: Newsquest)

It is the most famous RAF heavy bomber of the Second World War and, while 7,377 were built, only two airworthy Lancasters are left in the world. 

Cromer Carnival said: "Following the accident involving a Spitfire from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight earlier this year, both the Spitfires and Hurricane from the flight have been grounded while an investigation takes place.

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"We have received notification from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight that we will have a magnificent Avro Lancaster Bomber display instead."

The Titans Display Team will then perform at 4.30pm. 

Gates open at 9.30am on Carnival Day and tickets cost £8 for adults, £6 for children and seniors and a family ticket is £25.