Kirkbride Airfield in association with Solway Light Aviation will be having an all comers Fly-In and airfield open day on Sunday 22nd July. After last years event it is hoped to attract yet more visiting aircraft this year. If everything goes to plan it is hoped to have the following at the field, Huey helecopter, Jet Provosts, 2 x Antonov AN-2, Several YAKs (hopefully arriving together), Chipmonks x 3, bulldogs plus several cockpit sections and of course whatever turns up on the day. If you would like more details please ring event organiser John Plaskett – 01697-342142.
By: Propstrike - 12th July 2007 at 22:40
I have happy memories of Kirkbride, a blessed sight to a scud-running Luscombe 10 years ago, forced back by low-level grot near Sellafield.
Two rather over-stimulated pilots retired to the hotel bar for a fast debrief, only to be approached by a gentleman bearing a decanter of whiskey saying that we had won the prize for the Best Vintage Aircraft.
Apparently there as a fly-in, and we were the only visitor that day!
By: Nighthawk - 11th July 2007 at 21:14
Just got off the phone to event organiser John Plaskett and as with all events there is good news and bad news, probably best to start with the bad news. There have been some cancellations these include an L29 Delphin and the Huey (going to Blenhiem airshow). Also doubts about the AN-2, but not a deffinate no, so fingers crossed. However there is still the Jet Provost, 3 Yaks, Gazelle, Chipmonk, Bulldog, Isaccs Fury (hopefully the one from last year).
Also possible are more Yaks from North Weald but dependant on the weather. Finally the owner of Robin G-SELL will be offering ‘air experience flights’ a quick 10 minute local trip for ‘FREE’ WELL DONE THAT MAN !!
Overall there is so far just over 50 arrivals due given half decent weather, so fingers crossed that summer gets its finger out. If anyone is interested there is plenty of space left to fill if you would like to fly in.
Finally a plea, please spread the word about this event and come and support this airfield. 🙂 🙂
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June 2, 2007 at 3:15 pm