British, American and Polish veterans will be gathering at Spanhoe Airfield near Laxton to mark Operation Market Garden with an airshow, dance and a special parachute drop.

During the war Spanhoe was home to the 315th Troop Carrier Group that took paratroopers over to take part in the ill-fated Operation Market Garden, which aimed to capture eight bridges on the Dutch and German border in September 1944.

A highlight of the Operation Market Garden event will be a re-creation of that parachute drop by the current 82nd Airborne, which will be their first drop in England since the war.

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, a Mustang and a Dakota will be taking part in an airshow plus the event will also include living history displays, battle renactments, tank rides and stalls.

A big band dance with music by Ray McVay and Glenn Miller Orchstera will be held on the Saturday night. Tickets for this cost £13.50 in advance or £15 on the door.

A remembrance parade and service, attended by the British Regimental Para band, will be held on the Sunday morning.

The weekend will be raising money for a number fo charities including Help for Heroes and The Royal British Legion.

For more information go to www.operationmarketgarden2008.co.uk