AS Southend Airshow gears up for it's return in 2015, we look back at some pictures from the Echo archives showing families enjoying the aerial spectacular over the decades. 

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Braintree and Witham Times: Crowds watch Southend Airshow in 1988

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Braintree and Witham Times: Red Arrows at Southend Airshow 1992

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Braintree and Witham Times: The Blades at Southend Airshow

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Braintree and Witham Times: Southend Airshow 1988

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Braintree and Witham Times: Crowds on the Cliffs for the 2012 airshow

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Braintree and Witham Times: Vulcan with bomb doors open in 2011

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Braintree and Witham Times: Packed: The Golden Mile during the 2012 airshow

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Braintree and Witham Times: A Spitfire soars above the seafront

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Braintree and Witham Times: Cameras at the ready! Snappers line up for the best shots

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Braintree and Witham Times: Concorde at Southend Airshow in 1988 

Do you recognise any of these pictures? Were you at any of these airshows? What are your memories? Comment below or email echonews@nqe.com.