Sorry did not make it, the weather was not to good at Bodmin and did not clear as promised. The weather report I recieved from Henstridge quoted 22 knots in showers which put me off as the Champ is quite light and much prefers a grass runway.

Indead nice to see your Champ there. It was the first time I ever saw it.

Nice photos Mr Tipsy. The Champ has not been to a PFA Rally for several years, it has not flown much in recent years prior to me purchasing it last year. I am trying to get out and about with it a bit more and am always happy to meet others off the forum, so if our paths cross again say hello.

ChampMagic – did you speak to any of us on the VAC stall next door? I only ask I someone did who had the reg on his jumper. Was that you?

Guilty as charged, that was me.

While en-route back to Belgium, we stopped at Le Plessis-Belleville and there it was in the hangar.

I thought I had seen the AC-1 myself at Le Plessis in August last year when we called in on an Aeronca Club tour, thanks for reassuring me that my memory is still working ok! At the time the aircraft was more or less complete, but had not be painted.

Nice photo’s in the other thread.

Any more please ?

Anybody else take any ?

Hi Dave T,

Missed you at Dunkeswell, thought we were going to see the JP?

I have added a few photos to SEMAE’s post.

Only ran into T-6 Flyer, buying books and models as usual, although what I think he really wanted was a German Military uniform. He seemed rather taken with the people dressed up in World War 2 period clothing.

Derek

The Aeronca may not be there as there is an Aeronca Club fly-out to France over the bank holiday weekend. But I have Henstridge in my diary as a back up in case the weather prevents the French trip.

It was very nice to meet Rob and DaveT the weekend at Eggesford, I feel the odd one out now not having an Auster frame!

Good pics Rob particulary considering the camera you use, I am sure you would do very well with an SLR ( you can quote me on that if it helps you get one).

We will have to find a cushion to put behind you Rob, next time you are flying me around in the Champ, so you can reach things easier. Cannot do much about the forward view though, as I am not getting out!

Nearly forgot to say it was nice meeting Martin (T6-flyer) as well, hows the diorama coming on?

Regards,Derek

Hi,

Recently had the following info on an e-mail sent to Devon Strut members which may be of help, plus info from the GVFWE team:

“The flying display starts at 12.30 & will include

Jungman, Moth, Tiger
Miles Duo (Messenger & Gemini)
An2
Vacher Hurricane
Percival Duo (Provost & Pembroke)
Mustang
Spitfire Mk11
Sea Fury
DC3
Catalina
With the flying display being closed by the BBMF Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricane at 1700.

There will also be some Large WW2 r/c models (Sunderland/Spitfire/B17)”

There is also a fly-in of about 40 or so pre-1960 aircraft for which slots have to be booked through Terry Booker of the GVFWE. Arrivals 0900-1200 with departures from 1730.

Entry is by car only (£20 per car) from 10am.

For those familliar with Dunkeswell the Public area will be in the centre of the airfield with the display axis along the cross runway 17/35.

I will be flying in with the Champ (G-BPFM), so see you all there.

Derek