Crowds lined up the east shore of the island on Saturday as the Malta International Air Show took off.

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Aircraft from ten countries took to the skies to perform an aerial display off St Paul’s Bay and Qawra, hours after a static display at the Safi aviation park.

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The Red Arrows in action. Photo: Matthew MirabelliThe Red Arrows in action. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

Crowds watching the show across the coast. Photo: Matthew MirabelliCrowds watching the show across the coast. Photo: Matthew Mirabelli

The highlight of the show is expected to be the world-renowned RAF Red Arrows aerobatic team. 

Photo: Matthew MirabelliPhoto: Matthew Mirabelli

The two-day show, organised by the Malta Aviation Society, returns after a two-year hiatus.

Photo: Matthew MirabelliPhoto: Matthew Mirabelli

Photo: Matthew MirabelliPhoto: Matthew Mirabelli

Photo: Matthew MirabelliPhoto: Matthew Mirabelli

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