Map shows exactly where Red Arrows and other RAF planes will fly on VE Day 80

The unmistakable roar of military aircraft over London's skies will be a key part of commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of . A military procession from Whitehall to Buckingham Palace on May 5 is to be followed by a flypast as the country prepares to honour the Greatest Generation, eight decades on since the end of the Second World War in Europe.

However, those outside London may still have a chance of seeing the military planes and helicopters expected to take to the skies over the capital. The aircraft are due to be in the vicinity of the North Sea, East Anglia and before arriving in London. They are set to make their way down from the East Anglia coast before arriving over the capital from the city's East End.

A map (above) by military-airshows.co.uk shows what is thought to be the approximate route that the flypast will likely take.

It shows the aircraft are expected to fly over towns and cities including Aldeburgh and Ipswich in , and Colchester and Chelmsford in , on their way to London.

After flying over The Mall and Buckingham Palace, the aircraft are expected to disperse in areas to the west and north-west of London over parts of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.

The flypast, which will feature aircraft including Typhoon and F-35B fighter jets and historic Second World War-era planes from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, will culminate with the iconic red, white and blue smoke of the Red Arrows.

Members of the public are being encouraged to line The Mall to watch the military march and flypast.

Onlookers will be hoping for good weather on May 5 to see the flyover in all its glory.

The flypast for ' coronation in 2023 was scaled down due to poor weather conditions.

Celebrations marking 80 will start on the Early May Bank Holiday on May 5, with street parties expected to be held across the country.

The Cenotaph in central London will be draped in Union Flags for the four days of commemorations.

On May 8, the 80th anniversary of Allied victory in Europe, Westminster Abbey will hold a service to remember and celebrate the end of fighting on the continent.

The Government has also announced that pubs will be allowed to stay open until 1am to mark the anniversary.