Hundreds of cadets fly high in the world of science

Birmingham ThinkTank houses an exhibition devoted to the Spitfire military aircraft Credit: Birmingham Museums Trust

Young cadets from all over the UK are flocking to Birmingham today to learn all about science and flying at the city centre's Thinktank.

The 'Cadet Takeover Day' is hosting 500 cadets aged 12 - 18 for a day of workshops and science shows, with special activities by the Royal Air Force.

The Thinktank's Spitfire Gallery features a Supermarine Spitfure Mark IX & a Hawker Hurricane IV Credit: Birmingham Museums Trust

Thinktank runs activity days throughout the year to try and engage young people with the world of science.

Today, they're working with the RAF who hope to give the cadets a taste of the world of engineering and aviation.