In Pictures: Sunderland International Airshow

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.

The fireflies opened the show on Friday evening

The crowds braved heavy rain and strong winds on Saturday

The wing walkers are always a popular attraction

On Sunday there was a display from the RAF Falcons parachute team

Visitors were invited to talk to volunteers from the Great North Air Ambulance

Between displays the planes are based at Newcastle Airport

The Red Arrows also took to the skies on Sunday