The chance to fire at enemy aircraft on a simulator is on offer during a rare tour of the Manorbier Range in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

Free guided tours of the range have been organised by the National Park Authority, in partnership with the MOD, on Thursday, August 13, and Tuesday, August 18, at 1 pm.

The events will provide an insight into the history, military use and special landscape of the range.

Major Peter Sulman will give a short talk on the military history of the area, before National Park Authority ranger Lynne Ferrand leads a tour of the headland. There will be the opportunity to visit the range control tower and view the Banshee (a radio-controlled target used for training) up close. Some lucky visitors will also have a go on the 'ground-to-air' missile firing simulator.

The authority's archaeologist, Polly Groom, will talk about the area's archaeology, while Sid Howells, of the Countryside Council for Wales, will enthuse visitors about the geology in this part of the National Park.

Lynne Ferrand said: "Major Sulman, the commandant, has kindly allowed us to organise this, our fourth annual walk around Manorbier Range. It is a special opportunity to explore a remarkable landscape and gain a rare insight into the workings of a military training site.

"There are only 24 places available on each day and these events have proved really popular in previous years, so anyone interested should book as soon as possible as places are allocated on a first come first served basis."

Visitors will also see ponies grazing the coastal slopes, which helps to create ideal habitats for coastal birds and wildflowers.

To book your place on the free tour, call Lynne Ferrand on 01646 662213 or 07866 771188.