Absolutely! It is probably the last unmolested pre-war, non-runway, ‘into the wind’ all-grass flying site left in the UK, perfect for vintage tail-draggers. For that reason alone it merits preservation.

All credit to BCH. I hope that they, Windrushers Gliding Club and various vintage aircraft operators based on the airfield (including me) can work together to keep this truly exceptional flying location!

In terms of field size, the longest take-off run is around 880 metres. In the right conditions, enough for anything up to DC-3 size. But maybe not a laden Lanc 🙂

Well said low’n’slow. Every year less and less historic airfields are left standing, so when a unique opportunity like this to save a practically untouched site comes along, it deserves all the support it can muster.

Just wish the same could of been done for the former RAF West Rainham.

Rob

Check your PM’s please AM

Rob

Here’s the S2F wheel. It arrived cheap and naked :rolleyes: so the centre cap is a repro and the buttons are similar without being right. It is very small indeed.

Very nice Ian. Can’t be many of those in the UK.

Rob

A sincere well done all on this fantastic achievement, and that includes the flight crew. Such huge pressure and responsibility on a type not flown before.

Rob

Sea Vixen and Shack both flew in. Alot of the early stuff to arrive were flyers.

Rob

Yes i agree DR, but for the life of me i cannot remember if she flew in or was roaded in. Having been in storage previously then i’m guessing the latter.

Rob

I’m really liking that scheme. Go on Mike, you know you want to :). Nice photo.

Rob