Southend Airport was today playing host to thundering military aircraft ahead of their performance at the Clacton Airshow.
Dozens of planes used the airport as a base before flying to the event in north Essex.
Wheels down - a military jet joins other aircraft at Southend Airport Picture: DAVE HENDERSON
Favourites, the Battle of Britain Memorial flight featuring one of only two airworthy Lancaster Bombers, a Spitfire and Hurricane fighters, joined modern jets to put on a spectacular show.
Published Friday August 23, 2002
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