COME rain or shine, the BBC's weather presenter Dorcas Henry always has a sunny smile for the public.

And yesterday she was beaming even if the sun wasn't when she visited the Aviation and Hovercraft Exhibition at Stokes Bay, Gosport.

The display features unique memorabilia, aircraft models and details of the part played by the South in commercial and military flying.

Brian Russell, display co-ordinator, said: "She was an absolute delight and really enjoyed herself."

The exhibition is open every weekend until August at Number Two Battery, Stokes Bay, from 12pm.

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