As much as my allegiance is towards Austers, that’s a very pretty Piper Cub

G-BHXY owned by Fred Rogers of Saltash and rebuilt by Dave Silsbury, who flew it to the event, dressed in a wartime USAAF Officer’s uniform. An immaculate aeroplane and pilot!!:)

Martin

Looks like the strip was extended. How long was it?

Believe it was to about 800yds, but both the Hurricane and Spitfire taxiied just to the start of the new extension before taking off. The National Trust from what I am told, were very much in support of the project to lengthen the runway back to almost its full length. I for one, fully support their actions as the day was a tremendous success.

The current runway is positioned a little to the North of the the original as where the track is shown on my aerial photo, this is the northern boundary of the one of the original runways. The other one which ran south west to north east is in the position of the car park in the top left hand corner of the aerial shot. The car park and the land adjacent to it, formed part of that runway.

Martin

Looks like a good weekend, any more photos Martin?

I did take some, but I’m not a photographer (just have a pinhole digital!!), but will try and find some more. The smaller I make them, the better they look and then thats with a 7 mega pixel camera…..you get what you pay for I suppose:)

Martin

Well something did happen at this somewhat forgotten WW2 airfield – a vintage aeroplane and vehicle rally was held within and a good time was had by all.

Star exhibits were Peter Vacher’s Hurricane and Anthony Hodgson’s two seat Spitfire Trainer, althought these were joined by a wide range of other types during the weekend including Austers, Cubs, Aeroncas, Tipsy Belfair etc etc.

I’m not a great one for sleeping in a tent, but after a recommendation from our wonderful taxi driver for a meal and then a few drinks, I didnt mind that much at all. Cept that it rained during the night (must get some ear plugs next time..for me and my friends as I’m told I snore).

A big thank you must go to Chris Howell and John and Trish Kempton (the main organisers) for looking after us so well all weekend. Here’s to next year!!

Martin