Really must make a concerted effort on those breaking areas, Pagen. Have called in briefly on the way to and from places but not yet made a day of it. Heli1, I’m on the scrounge for Lynx bits for a panel project, photo in the cockpitfest wants thread. I’ve got a very decorative helicopter item for swaps!

I remember the Queens flight helicopter at St Athan (I think it was the Whirlwind) Me and my school friend rubbed ourselves lavishly on the seats and felt very important.

Glad it went well Graham, the photos look excellent. Sunday’s weather rather spoiled a different Spitfire based activity. More to follow.

Unfortunately not, but hope it goes well.

Yes, a genuinely nice bloke. Still running a couple of charities. He’d been drinking with his mate in Cardiff local and looked at a bit of a loose end. Had to say hello and one thing led to another. Never realised the Welsh Guards had been put back onto the Sir Galahad after a long march. Fascinating evening and got to buy him a few drinks.

Cheers Tony, that’s nice to know. The helicopter collection is building quite well. Can’t see a Merlin one coming along any time soon though.