MASTERPIECE IN MINIATURE

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the first flight of the Chilton DW1, an event celebrated recently at the ultralight’s birthplace at Chilton Foliat, Berkshire. Among the guests was the founder and first editor of this magazine, who recalls the birth and formative years of the Chilton Aircraft company CHILTON DW1 80TH The scene outside Chilton Lodge near Hungerford, Berkshire, for the 80th anniversary event on 1 September. DARREN HARBAR DW1 G-AFGH and DW1A G-AFSV were brought in by