A collection of rare and historic planes defied the inclement conditions and took to skies over the weekend at the Stow Maries aerodrome. See pictures from the event here
The fly-in, near Maldon, one of four organised by the aerodrome throughout the year, suffered a setback on Saturday due to the stormy conditions, but bounced back the next day with a series of air displays.
Aerodrome manager Russell Savory said: "The weather always plays a part in these sorts of events and we had a big problem with storms preventing the planes from making it over on Saturday.
"But we tried to make the best of it on Sunday, with displays, educational talks and a great collection of vintage motorbikes and cars."
The privately owned aircraft arrived at the aerodrome on Hackman's Lane with displays from traditional Stampes, a Belgian two-seater plane used in the 1930s.
Members of the Great War Society also mingled with visitors in wartime uniforms, giving talks on surgery on the battlefield among other topics.
Mr Savory added: "As we grow we hope to focus more and more on the educational side of things so the talks were fantastic, with up to 300 crowding around for a session.
"Some have even been assisting with Downton Abbey so they were really popular."
Members at the museum and aerodrome hope to complete an indoor hangar by the end of this year, which will house their own collection of vintage aircraft, away from the threat of bad weather.
"However, at the moment we have to keep the collection elsewhere.
"But once the hangar is completed we can have them as a permanent museum exhibit for people to come and enjoy," added Savory.
