A MUSEUM on Europe’s largest surviving First World War airfield held an event where businesses could show off their creative talents.

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, near Maldon, has held its second craft fair.

Throughout the event, there were stalls in place with hand-crafted items from Essex-based creatives.

Maldon and Burnham Standard: Happy - Tiah Rennocks with Mick Brown Showing his embroidery pictures to Declan Newman and Katherine MovldinsHappy - Tiah Rennocks with Mick Brown Showing his embroidery pictures to Declan Newman and Katherine Movldins (Image: David Davies)

 

 

At the fair there were jewellers, potters, artists and designers all showcasing their work, including Tracy Ward Designs and Ponds Kitchen.

Maldon's Datum Attitude Brewing Company also attended.

Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome chief exec Ian Flint said: “This is the second fair we have happily hosted.

Maldon and Burnham Standard: Showing the goods - Amy from Datum Attitude Brewing Company showing a new beer to Gail WoodShowing the goods - Amy from Datum Attitude Brewing Company showing a new beer to Gail Wood (Image: David Davies)

Maldon and Burnham Standard: Stall owners - Trevor with Karen showing off her latest JewelleryStall owners - Trevor with Karen showing off her latest Jewellery (Image: David Davies)

“While the weather hasn’t been hugely friendly, the spirits of our visitors haven’t been dampened at all and we’re happy it has gone down so well with our supporters.

“We will be doing all we can in 2024 to secure the future of the museum, and events like this all contribute to that.”

The museum is dedicated to aviation history and celebrates the early air forces in World War One from 1914 to 1918.

Maldon and Burnham Standard: Seller and buyers - Jacqui showing her decoupage creation to Alison and Richard HinsleySeller and buyers - Jacqui showing her decoupage creation to Alison and Richard Hinsley (Image: David Davies)

Maldon and Burnham Standard: Family fun - Caron showing her home made gifts to the Lewington familyFamily fun - Caron showing her home made gifts to the Lewington family (Image: David Davies)

The airfield was home to the B Flight Number 37 Squadron of the Royal Flying Corps, when it was launched in 1916.

It is still an active airfield and has over 100 dedicated volunteers working to support and maintain the site.

This follows on from when the retired RAF Flight Lieutenant, John Cooper, visited the site on April 15.

The former airman made his first ever RAF flight in a Tiger Moth T6055 on April 14, 1944, and was reunited with the aircraft 80 years later at the museum.

Mr Cooper was able to enjoy a flight with the Tiger Moth’s current co-owner, Stow Maries pilot Terry Dann, who keeps the aircraft in flying condition.

The museum is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 4pm.

To find out more about events at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome Museum, visit stowmaries.org.uk.