More than 100 people gathered for the unveiling of a plaque to a Leicestershire-built aircraft which saw service in the Second World War.
The Auster Commemorative Plaque was unveiled at Rearsby Business Park – where the aircraft were once built.
The event was inspired by the business park's owner, Ivor Vaughan, who came up with the idea for a plaque to commemorate the aircraft and those who worked on it. Planes were built on the Rearsby site and flown from its grass airfield from 1938 to 68.
Mr Vaughan said: "We are here today so as not to forget the hard work, innovation and engineering expertise of the people who worked here, and to permanently commemorate and record what happened here, because The Auster was one of Leicestershire's best."
Gordon Hallam, chairman of the International Auster Club Heritage Group, said: "Exactly on time the faint, low hum of Gypsy Major engines were heard getting closer and closer.
"Every camera in the crowd swung skyward and two Auster aircraft came into view.
"They didn't roar like jet engines nor did they leave vapour trails, but elegantly moved across the brilliant blue sky over the crowd before turning gracefully for a final flypast."
