I see what you mean!

http://www.content-delivery.co.uk/aviation/airfields/Sculthorpe.html

I appreciate that gliders have to be G- registered now, but why in the late 1940’s/early 1950’s?

G-BRFC, Dave Hughes used to frighten the life out of us with his low ‘fly pasts’ along the grass runways at Luton! After Dave’s premature death the airframe was sold on and I am glad to hear that it is looking good.

When I next see Dave’s daughter, I will let her know about the restoration progression.

Is there a link to view more?

Having made plans to attend tomorrows display (which I assume is cancelled, unless the power of ‘money’ makes it go ahead), then witnessing the news images, reminds me of so many past years! Fanatical, but wonderful souls investing untold effort and priceless airframes being written off.

I guess the power of the media will ensure a ‘bumper’ crowd on Sunday!

I love an Airshow, but it appalls me the attrition rate and the loss of life.

I salute yet another ‘fallen’ enthusiast who has died bringing pleasure to many of us and reflect on yet another life lost and an airframe sacrificed in the quest to remember our gallant history.