It’s not been a straightforward build-up to this year’s event, with the Red Arrows unable to make it in time and a train derailment near Lewes causing widespread travel disruption in the area.
But thousands are still expected to travel to the Sunshine Coast to enjoy ‘the UK’s biggest free airshow’ (Visit Eastbourne) until Sunday, August 16.
And TK Photography has provided this newspaper with fantastic photos of aircraft soaring through the East Sussex skies on day one (Thursday, August 14).

1. More pictures as Airbourne takes off in spectacular style
The Aerosuperbatics WingWalkers solo display. Photo: TK Photography

2. More pictures as Airbourne takes off in spectacular style
The Stampe Formation Team. Photo: TK Photography

3. More pictures as Airbourne takes off in spectacular style
The Firebirds. Photo: TK Photography

4. More pictures as Airbourne takes off in spectacular style
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight: Dakota, Spitfire and Hurricane over Eastbourne Pier. Photo: TK Photography