Aviation enthusiasts are advised to get their cameras ready as a military helicopter is set to fly into Southend Airport this evening.

A Lynx helicopter is due into the airport at 6.45pm. This comes after an RAF Chinook helicopter visited the airport yesterday from RAF Odiham.

While the flight is subject to change, aviation enthusiasts will have their eyes to the skies in anticipation.

Anyone visiting the airport to get close-up photos of the aircraft are warned not to park near the fence at Viscount House.

This is as a clear-up is in progress due to regular anti-social behaviour in the area. 

Airport bosses say there has been a significant increase in litter and contents of ash trays, generating actual foreign object debris (FOD) and presenting an "ongoing risk to aircraft safety".

A Southend Airport spokesman said: "Dare we say... A Lynx Helicopter due in at 6.45pm!

"Please do not attempt to park near the fence at Viscount House; this area of private land has been temporarily fenced off whilst we clear litter, debris and FOD.

"You are welcome to park in our Short Stay Car Park, or Long Stay 3 - which is free for 15 minutes."