Jets, stunts and funfair rides drew the crowds as 100 years of rich history were celebrated at an airfield.

Marking “100 years not out”, the North Weald Airfield fair was held on Sunday (July 17) with a variety of attractions.

Historic aircraft such as the Royal Navy’s Sea Fury were on display, with vintage cars and motorbikes also lined up for the visitors.

Enthusiasts displayed collections of 20th century weapons, while actors took part in historical re-enactments.

The day, organised by Weald Aviation and Epping Forest District Council, also saw extreme stunt displays from professional cyclists.

Elsewhere there was dancing, free children’s activities and a petting zoo.

As part of the commemoration weekend, veterans from the Norwegian Air Force visited on Saturday and stayed for the fair.

Retired lieutenant general Wilhelm Mohr, 99, known as the father of the Norwegian Air Force, led the delegation.

After being stationed at North Weald, he went on to become chief of the force.

He was accompanied by his daughter, retired lieutenant colonel Knut Fossum and colonel Aage Longva.

The party were welcomed by the Lord Lieutenant of Essex, Lord Petre, district council chairman Jeane Lea, North Weald parish council chairman Cyril Hawkins and other councillors, North Weald Royal Air Force Association chairman and airfield historian Arthur Moreton and John Young, chairman of North Weald Flying Services.

The guests dined at the Kings Head in North Weald, a popular drinking venue for servicemen during the war, visited the North Weald Airfield Museum and took part in a wreath-laying ceremony on Sunday.

Cllr Hawkins said: “It was a pleasure to welcome the visiting Norwegian guests to North Weald and to see the long-established links between the village, its airfield and Norway continuing.”