MORE than 200,000 people are expected to converge on Southport to watch an aviation show this weekend.

The highlight of Southport Air Show -- now in its 11th year -- will be the first-ever appearance by four GR7 Harrier "jump jets" on both days.

Other events include a mass jump by more than 50 soldiers of the 4th Parachute Regiment.

A variety of aircraft from the past 60 years will be there, such as Spitfires, Hurricanes and Lancaster bombers.