11 thrilling memories from Usworth Air Day, including planes, parachutes and picnics

By Chris Cordner

Published 10th Jun 2024, 16:18 BST

Flying back to those glorious June days on the airfield

Ahh the memories - of the days when June meant the spectacle of Air Day at Usworth.

Hundreds of people would flock to the airport to watch planes, parachutists and helicopters put on wonderful displays.

You would have picnics on the grass and watch as incredible flying machines took to the air.

Re-live the air days of 1967, 1968, 1969, and 1973 in these Echo archive photos.

Planes, picnics and parachutes were all part of the air show highlights and you can re-live it through these Echo archive photos.

1. Days at the airport

Planes, picnics and parachutes were all part of the air show highlights and you can re-live it through these Echo archive photos. | se

A lovely June afternoon in 1967 for the air day.

2. Retro with the RAF

A lovely June afternoon in 1967 for the air day. | se

Having a picnic at the air day in June 1967. Tell us if this brings back memories for you.

3. Sandwiches and super scenes

Having a picnic at the air day in June 1967. Tell us if this brings back memories for you. | se

Getting the kit ready for another day in the air.

4. A 1967 view

Getting the kit ready for another day in the air. | se

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