Royal Marine Commandos in mock hostage rescue

The crack squad from the Royal Marine Commandos show how they would react in an assignment.

Wingwalkers fly in formation

Families enjoy the sideshows and displays

Market traders have a successful day

Thousands enjoy first day of Southend Airshow

Military exhibitions on display

The Sukhoi 26

The Pitts Special was given a warm welcome by airshow crowds

Essex Air Ambulance takes to the skies above Southend Airshow

Essex Police helicopter joins the displays

Mustangs fly in for Southend Airshow

B17 Bomber flies gracefully to applause at Southend Airshow

Popular Utterly Butterly wingwalkers

Aerostars aerobatics at Southend Airshow

Tornado roars into Southend Airshow

Airshow displays thrill the crowds