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In Pictures: Sunderland International Airshow

News imageBBC Red Arrows at the airshow on SaturdayBBC
The Red Arrows performed when the skies cleared on Saturday afternoon

The Red Arrows wowed the crowd on each of the thee days of the Sunderland International Airshow.

Despite inclement weather, including heavy rain on Saturday, the event at the Seaburn and Roker seafronts attracted thousands of visitors.

They were treated to aerobatic displays, the RAF Falcons parachute team and wing walkers.

Now in its 29th year, the three-day event is thought to be the biggest free annual airshow in Europe.

News imagePA The firefliesPA
The fireflies opened the show on Friday evening
News imagePA Wave next to ice cream van at seafrontPA
The crowds braved heavy rain and strong winds on Saturday
News imageWing walkers at the airshow
The wing walkers are always a popular attraction
News imagePA RAF Falcons parachute teamPA
On Sunday there was a display from the RAF Falcons parachute team
News imageGreat North Air Ambulance Great North Air Ambulance stallGreat North Air Ambulance
Visitors were invited to talk to volunteers from the Great North Air Ambulance
News imageRAF plane at Newcastle Airport
Between displays the planes are based at Newcastle Airport
News imageSunday's Red Arrows display
The Red Arrows also took to the skies on Sunday