Cold and cloudy weather did not deter aviation enthusiasts from attending the annual House of Paint Durban Airshow, with thousands of spectators turning out to watch the spectacle.
More than 90 aircraft have flown in to take part in what is arguably the biggest civilian air show in Africa at the Virginia Airport.
On Saturday, crowds were kept entertained by aircraft taking off or landing almost every seven minutes.
About 15 000 people attended and thousands more watched the show from hotels and flats from Umhlanga to Durban. Hundreds of people making use of the "cheap seats" camped outside the airport to get a view.
From the start of the show there was a buzz among the spectators as they craned their necks to keep an eye on some daring acrobatics by the country's top pilots.
The event has been described as "intimate" because spectators are only 100m away from the airstrip and the pilots are always willing to have a quick chat.
The South African Air Force was well represented, with displays by a Mirage jet, the Silver Falcons, Augusta helicopters, a C130, Oryx and the Rooivalk helicopters, among others. Seven air force helicopters flew in one of the biggest formations and entertained the crowd with a fly-past, as well as a 90-degree hover-turn.
Publicist Ray de Vries said the Rooivalk was a coup for the show because it is seldom seen in public anymore.
For many old enough to recall, there was some nostalgia when a Hercules from 28 Squadron landed on the airstrip after flying low over the airport.
The Hercules caused some drama when the pilot, Dave Owen, told commentator Brian Emminis the plane was stuck when he tried to turn it around.
Spectators weren't sure whether it was a hoax or a real problem, with the plane on the strip the show could not go on.
However, two "Hercules men" pushed and pulled the 34 275 kg (without fuel) bird out of harm's way.
The Hercules then fluttered a South African flag before taking off.
Today's show is more laid back and will feature, among others, the Silver Falcons, SAAF Mirages, Pitts Specials, aerobatics, a parachute drop and an Impala Jet.
The tickets are R50 for adults and R25 for children aged 5 to 14.