Sky's the limit - memories of spectacular air shows

After so many events were cancelled in 2020, there are plans for Clacton Airshow to return in August this year.

Clacton Air Show with the Red Arrows watched by thousands from the beach and promenade in 2002 (Image: Archant)

In our gallery we are looking back to previous airshows which drew huge crowds, with amazing displays including wing walkers.

The hugely popular event regularly draws up to 250,000 people to the Essex resort over its two days.

Amazing headgear at Mildenhall Air Fete in 1982 (Image: Archant)

As well as Clacton, our photos also recall Mildenhall Air Fete, which was the biggest event of its kind in Europe for many years.

Helicopters in perfect synchronisation at Woodbridge Air Show in 1976 (Image: Archant)

Do you also remember Woodbridge and Bentwaters Air Shows in the 1970s, as well as Ipswich Air Show, held at the town's former airport?

Bentwaters Air Show in 1973 (Image: Archant)

Please send your air show memories to judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk, with details of who took any attached photos.

To order copies of photos, visit our website or call Diane Townsend on 01603 772449.

Bentwaters Air Show drew the crowds in 1973 (Image: Archant)

Crowds checking out some of the stalls set up at Ipswich Air Show in 1990 (Image: Archant)

Members of the public look to the skies during Clacton Airshow in 2004 (Image: Archant)

Thousands of visitors flocked to Clacton Airshow in 2004 (Image: Archant)