A planned Armed Forces Day air display over Morecambe Promenade by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight featuring the Lancaster Bomber has been cancelled.
Organisers of the event on Saturday June 22 made the announcement on Tuesday.
They said the cancellation was due to the ongoing investigation into the death of Sqn Ldr Mark Long who was killed when the Spitfire he was flying near RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire crashed in a field on May 25.
The RAF has taken the decision to ground the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight during the investigation.
"It is with huge regret that we must announce that the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster Bomber will no longer be attending our event," said a Lancaster and Morecambe District Armed Forces Day spokesperson.
"This is due to the on-going investigation of the recent Spitfire crash.
"We will be holding a tribute to Sqn Ldr Mark Long at 1450 with a one minute applause at 1454 as the Lancaster was due to fly at 1455.
"We very much hope that you will still join us on the day as we are working very hard behind the scenes to bring you an alternative.
"The RAF Falcons will still be attending at 1100."
The RAF Falcons, the UK's top military parachute team, are pictured below.
Crowds will gather on Morecambe Promenade on Saturday June 22 from 10am to 5pm for this year's event, which celebrates the Armed Forces and the blue light services.
The free all-day event will see the community gather to show their support for serving personnel, reservists, service families, veterans and cadets.
It will include exhibits, displays, parades and more on, around, and above Morecambe Promenade.
Beyond Radio will be proudly providing announcements, information and music on the day.
Here are the details announced so far for this year's event:
1000 - Start of event
1030 - Static display by Morecambe Brass Band
1100 - The RAF Falcons display
1130 - Parade by Serving UK MoD personnel and veterans, from The Platform
1150 - Drumhead Service at The Bay Arena
1245 - Lunch for personnel and veterans with a performance by The Lancashire Lass in The Platform
1415 - Flookburgh Brass Band
1454 - A minute's applause and tribute reading for Sqn Ldr Mark Long
1515 - Flookburgh Brass Band
1700 - Close of event
There will also be stalls and many service organisations represented on the day.
The mission of Lancaster & Morecambe District Armed Forces Day is to encourage the regional populace to celebrate the services provided by the UK Armed Forces and Blue Lights Services, to provide educational resources in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics through participation of regional technology companies and STEM Ambassadors, and to promote prosperity and local businesses within the Lancaster and Morecambe region.
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