Made entirely of matchsticks and matchboxes these models have taken one man a lifetime to build.

The models are based on drawings, plans and photographs of the real ships.

They are flat bottomed so that when placed on a blue tablecloth they look as though they are in the sea.

These aren’t just static models, see how the rotor blades spin on the aircraft, the radars move on the ships.

The finishing touch to the matchstick models comes with painting, which is all done by hand – even the squadron markings and numbers.

Now Weymouth's Nothe Fort will host the Matchstick Fleet by Phillip Warren for what may be the last time from Saturday, August 26, until Thursday, August 31, opening between 10:30am and 4pm each day.

Phillip said: “I grew up during the Second World War and our whole world was ships and tanks and planes.

“You knew what an aircraft was just by hearing the engine noise. That left me with a lifelong interest in military aircraft and ships.”

This Matchstick Fleet has taken Phillip all over the country, exhibiting in Scotland and Northern Ireland in the past.

Kate Hebditch, General Manager of Nothe Fort, said: "The Nothe Fort is proud to have played host to his miniature fleet every summer for the past 20 years.

“We know that the Matchstick Fleet is an all-time favourite with our visitors, some of whom come back year after year to marvel at the intricacy of the ship designs."