Last Sunday, hundreds of visitors flocked to Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome to enjoy the first 'Wings & Wheels' event since the Coronavirus pandemic began.

More than 200 classic cars and motorcycles packed the treasured heritage site, as historic aircraft filled the skies above.

The Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2 coming in for land. (Photo: SMGWA)

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome CEO, Ian Flint, said: "We are always honoured by the level of support Essex gives to this brilliant event.

"The pilots, exhibitors and volunteers who make it happen are proud to be here, and the smiling faces of all the visitors shows their efforts are as popular as ever!"

Now in its fourth successful year, the firm family favourite proved to be a great day out, despite foreboding skies and occasional rain showers.

Classic Morris cars on parade, ignoring the foreboding skies above (Photo: SMGWA)

Avid fans were treated to some great air displays while browsing the rows of gleaming Porsches, Aston Martins and Jaguars on show.

Maldon MP John Whittingdale was also spotted watching the air displays. (Photo: SMGWA)

The sell-out crowd also enjoyed the many exhibitions on site, along with Living History demonstrations, and expert guides on the flightline.

The century-old Bristol Scout, showing off in the skies above Essex (Photo: SMGWA)

They were joined by resident historians, the Nimy Company, a living history group formed in 2013, following the death of British Army soldier, Fusilier Lee Rigby. They demonstrated the 'terrifying' sport of Bayonet Fencing to the fascinated crowd.

The Nimy Company demonstrating the sport of Bayonet Fencing. (Photo: SMGWA)

Local newcomers, Datum Attitude Brewing Co., proved popular with their aviation-themed craft beers, washing down the famous foot-long hotdogs produced by the Airmen's Mess Café.

The crew at the Airmen's Mess Cafe, proudly showing off a foot-long hotdog. (Photo: SMGWA)

The Aerodrome boasts Europe's largest collection of Royal Flying Corps First World War buildings, which were not adapted for further military use later in its history.

Dozens of bikers arrived to join in with the festivities (Photo: SMGWA)

This year, the Aerodrome is open to the public from Friday to Sunday, 10am until 4pm.

For more information on Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, or to buy tickets, visit the website.