The City of Norwich Aviation Museum has remembered the bravery shown by those who fought in the 1982 Falklands War.

The organisation marked the milestone with an open day which saw members of the public turning out in force to take in the sights and the sounds of the event.

The day featured talks from servicemen deployed to South America at the time as well as two retired aircraft, an Avro Vulcan and a Hawker Siddeley Nimrod plane - which flew a combined 21 missions around the island.

Norwich Evening News: Pilot and crew captain Iain Gillespie of the HS Nimrod XV255 at the City of Norwich Aviation Museum event commemorating 40 years since Falklands War.Pilot and crew captain Iain Gillespie of the HS Nimrod XV255 at the City of Norwich Aviation Museum event commemorating 40 years since Falklands War. (Image: Archant 2022)

Kevin Lear, a delivery driver from Hellesdon, had papers to go out to the Falklands at the time.

The 55-year-old said: "I was in the territorial army and, although I didn't have to go, I lost friends in the army who went out there.

"For me I think it's really important to remember the Falklands War as it seems to be forgotten.

Norwich Evening News: City of Norwich Aviation Museum commemorates 40 years since Falklands War.City of Norwich Aviation Museum commemorates 40 years since Falklands War. (Image: Archant 2022)

"I've come here with the family and my grandchildren - they've had a tour around the Nimrod.

"Everyone here is very informative and it's really interesting to speak to people who were actually there when the plane was in service."

The Argentine invasion of the British-held Falkland islands saw a total of 904 soldiers die over just 74 days.

Vicky Goodwin, who lives in Coltishall, travelled to the event with her son and husband.

The 52-year-old security worker at Norwich Airport said: "Flying is in my blood.

"There's so much on offer here and we're really enjoying it.

Norwich Evening News: Crew Chief Chris Smith of the CM612 Vulcan B2 seen at the Norwich Aviation Museum.Crew Chief Chris Smith of the CM612 Vulcan B2 seen at the Norwich Aviation Museum. (Image: Archant 2022)

"We've all been inside the Vulcan which is very impressive - we come here quite often - but the good thing is there's plenty of interesting aircraft here to keep us coming back.

"I can relate to the Falklands - even though I was young it's the first war I can remember.

"Everyone is very knowledgeable and friendly which makes it a welcoming place to come."

Norwich Evening News: Members of the public got a chance to sit in some of the aircraft which flew during the Falklands War.Members of the public got a chance to sit in some of the aircraft which flew during the Falklands War. (Image: Archant 2022)

Roger Pointing, the museum's company secretary, said: "We've had a very good turn out.

"It's great to see people chatting and enjoying themselves - we've got aviation enthusiasts as well as families here.

"I think it's brought along people who wouldn't normally be interested in aircraft."