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A Lancaster bomber is to fly over Cheshire this afternoon (May 28) as part of the Battle of Britain memorial flight. The huge World War II plane took part in a fly-past over Cheshire yesterday, flanked by a Spitfire and a Hurricane fighter The Lancaster is due fly over Smallwood, between Sandbach and Congleton, at 13.15pm, where the Smallwood Vintage Rally is taking place. Visitors to the rally were treated to the three famous planes flying overhead yesterday. Among the attractions on offer at the rally are a range of stands offering cakes, antiques, collectibles and more. There are also craft marquee and children's amusements as well as vintage classic and modern vehicle exhibits including commercials, vintage cars, classic campers, stationary engines, military vehicles and tanks, motorbikes, fire engines, an amazing display of steam engines with a daily steam parade - as well as a display of almost 200 vintage tractors. Read more: Town centre Planet Doughnut closing for good today There is plenty on offer for children too including a sand pit and donkey rides located close to the vintage camping area, creating a vintage seaside themed area. The rally is taking place Saturday, Sunday and Monday in the village off the A50 near Sandbach. NEWSLETTER: Sign up for CheshireLive email direct to your inbox here READ NEXT: Plans for motocross circuit in rural Cheshire village slammed by planning experts Crewe Market stallholder shocked to be 'forced out' after two years Cheshire Police 'increasingly concerned' for teenager, 15, missing for three days Man, 41, left with 'life changing' injuries after Warrington crash Firefighters tackle house fire on new housing estate Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.
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