Sir Peter Rigby, whose Rigby Group owns Regional & City Airports, where RAF 100 events have also been planned at Exeter, Norwich and Bournemouth Airports, said this was a perfect opportunity to celebrate the Coventry's long history with the RAF and its past manufacturing plants, which produced aircraft for the service from the early 1900s to the early 1970s.
"We have organised this RAF 100 celebration in Coventry to reflect the professionalism and capabilities of today's RoyalAir Forceto provide a platform to discuss its current role and its important future place in serving and protecting our nation," he said.
"This is a time of commemoration and celebration as well as showcasing the opportunities available in the modern RAF to inspire young people to join the service to realise their potential from the world-class training and opportunities which are available.
TheLord Mayorof Coventry, Cllr John Blundell, added: "I am proud that Coventry is one of a handful of cities outside of London that is marking the RAF's 100th anniversary with a weekend of events to commemorate and celebrate its contribution to our country and our city.
"Coventry has strong links with the organisation, not least the former RAF officerSir Frank Whittle, who was born inEarlsdonand went on to help create the jet engine.
"The weekend will also be personal to me as my father served in the RAF and I hope as many people as possible join in with the weekend of events to mark this special occasion."