THE popular Bournemouth Air Festival is set to return this summer, after BCP Council confirmed it planned to host a programme of events “similar to 2019”. Thousands typically descend on to Bournemouth’s beaches for the event which sees the country’s most talented pilots put on a display for the visitors. And BCP Councillor Mohan Iyengar, portfolio holder for tourism, leisure and culture, said the event was scheduled to go ahead as normal this year after it was held virtually in 2020. But just what will the festival look like this year? WHEN IS IT? The Air Festival usually takes place on the August bank holiday weekend, starting on the Thursday and lasting four days.