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Video and pictures: Model planes take to the skies at RAF Cosford

Model enthusiasts from across the world flocked to Shropshire as hundreds of scaled-down aircraft took to the skies.

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People from as far a-field as Germany and Italy landed at the RoModel air show at RAF Cosfordyal Air Force Museum Cosford for its annual miniature air show at the weekend.

Thousands of visitors attended the two-day event, which is one of the biggest in the museum's calendar.

The grey clouds did not put off the visitors as they queued up to get into the event.

Crowds were entertained throughout the two days with pyrotechnic displays, mid-air dog fights and static line ups.

There was also expert commentary telling people key facts about the aircraft in the air and a wide range of stalls.

This year's flying theme commemorated the 80th anniversary of the first flight of the Spitfire.

Ian Jones, member of the the Large Model Association, said: "The event has gone very well.

"The clouds did threaten to ruin the day on Saturday, but the rain held off and there were only a few light showers.

"A lot of people came to see the model aircraft and there were also lots of people showing them.

"People came from Belgium, Spain and Germany as well as throughout the rest of the U.K.

"It is well and truly an international show.

"We are very pleased with the turn out and glad it all went so well."

Aircraft at the show were all designed and built by members of the Large Model Association, who have dedicated years into making them a perfect replica of the real thing.

Mr Jones added: "We have some model aircraft here which are worth thousands of pounds. The most expensive is probably one worth £30,000."

Aircraft from the early days of aviation through to the modern jets of today took to the skies, with models on show ranging in size from small-scale aircraft right through to larger model planes.

There were also more than 50 exhibitors to showcase some of the latest model kits and aviation accessories as well as a children's entertainment area, packed with bouncy castles and inflatable slides.

One exhibitor, Matt Eccles, trade stand manager at the Large Model Association, said some people spent years creating their model aircraft.

He said: "It is still a very popular hobby. We have more than 1,000 members across the UK.

"This is certainly our biggest show and it is very good.

"It's a great day out for the family and for enthusiasts from all over the country."

There was also be a flying formation of Lancaster's and back by popular demand this year was the V Bomber flypast.

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