Portrush air show: Professional wing-walkers set to wow crowds

“We train a lot to be able to do this, we put in so many hours on the wings because it is physically very demanding,” Emma said.

“When you’re up there going 100 miles per hour, battling some extreme elements for our flight time of twenty minutes, it is a full on work out.

“On a nice sunny day it is amazing.

“But when it’s raining it can be a bit of a nightmare when you see that big black cloud rolling in, because when the rain hits you, it feels like thousands of little tiny needles when you’re travelling at such speeds.”

Both women have previously performed in Northern Ireland and said they were delighted the air show is making a return this year.

“We’ve been fortunate enough to travel around the world, but people often ask me where our favourite place is to wing-walk is and Northern Ireland is right up there, the Causeway coast area has some of the most stunning scenery,” Kirsten said.

“We are having an amazing time up there on the wings, and it is so encouraging to see all the crowds, so make sure to look up and give us a wave.”