AVIATION fans can now tie the knot at a historic wartime airfield.

Cotswold Airport, once the home of the Red Arrows, has been approved by Wiltshire Council as a venue for civil weddings.

The site near Malmesbury is home to the world’s only Boeing 747 and control tower that have been fully licensed for the ceremonies.

“I’m sure many couples will enjoy their special day at this unique approved venue, and we look forward to love taking flight in this part of Wiltshire,” said council cabinet member for corporate services Richard Clewer.

“This venue allows ceremonies to take place in a Boeing 747, which is a beautiful and wonderfully quirky place for couples to tie the knot.”

Airport chief executive Suzannah Harvey said: “We are thrilled to achieve a wedding licence, to utilise what we believe is the worlds only 747 jet aircraft party venue, at Cotswold Airport. The timing is excellent as it will take us into 2018, being the 100th anniversary of the RAF."

She added: "I just need to find a potential husband now.”

Known as Kemble Airfield for many years, the airport is still used by aircraft. It is also home to historic aircraft including a Bristol Britannia.

Opened in 1938 as a maintenance unit, it was the Red Arrows’ base for 16 years and closed as an RAF station nearly 25 years ago. Now the base hosts fly-ins, festivals and track day experiences.

The working control tower is an intimate space with sweeping views over the live runway and the stunning 600-acre airfield.

The Sutter Suite, named after Joe Sutter, who designed the iconic Boeing 747, is in the tail of the plane and it is in this space that couples can take their vows. The rest of the aircraft is then available to use for the wedding breakfast and reception.

Wedding parties can even fly in or out for the special occasion.

Wiltshire Council has more than 70 different venues throughout the county for civil ceremonies.