Every pitch was taken at de Havilland Aircraft Museum's Model Show earlier this month.

Eleven traders and 36 modelling clubs filled the hangars, mezzanine floor and conference room with models, alongside items to buy including modelling kits, paints, glue, accessories, books and more.

This was the museum's third model show, and more than 300 visitors attended from as far as Southend, Kent, Durham and Medway.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Displays at the de Havilland Aircraft Museum Model ShowDisplays at the de Havilland Aircraft Museum Model Show (Image: de Havilland)

Museum chairman Laurence Burrage said: "It’s always good to see the Museum used by the community for a variety of events.

"The Model Show has been extremely popular, attracting a broad range of visitors."

One display featured a model of a DH 88 Comet racer, which won the 1934 MacPherson-Robertson England to Australia Air Race.

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The museum has a full-size replica of this aircraft and is planning to mark the 90th anniversary of the race with a special display later this year.

Event organisers Colin Levy and Robert Webb, from Falcon Aviation, said: "The museum is close to the M25 and very accessible.

"There’s plenty of free parking and the 22 aircraft and other exhibits are a great setting and enhancement to the day. We would like to use the venue for our 2025 event."