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.
9. Treated to a spectacle in 1973
Look at the crowds which turned out for the spectacular show in June 1969. | se
10. In high spirits
Barbara Holt, Ingrid Edwards, Annie Rousseau, and Fay Henson get ready for their parachute display at the 1969 show. | se
12. Catching a view of the helicopters
Make a noise for this helicopter display team at the 1968 show. | se
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