The final programmed fly in of the year brought us to Halfpenny Green near Wolverhampton. As ever, the arrangements were made by the SP whilst our 'man on the ground', 'Green' resident and Sqn Treasurer, Chris Law acted as our host for the visit.
The airfield has recently seen major investment with a complete makeover of Tower and restaurant, ...
On 24 September we were hosted at Walmer Castle by Lord Warden of the Cinque ports, former First Sea Lord and FAA pilot, Sir George Zambellas. As ever the Senior Pilot's magic weather finger was in force and we were blessed with 2 lovely days for this overnighter. The only fly in the ointment was a nagging north easterly affecting Kent which meant ...
The FAA Sqn was proud to support the commemoration of 3 naval aircrew lost in World War Two. Sub Lieutenants William Appleby, Ernest Green and Joe Lupton were all killed when their 848 NAS Avenger hit the ground north of Lake Vyrnwy in a snowstorm on 3 February 1944 whilst on a transit from Gosport to Machrihanish. The site had not been marked until ...
A few stalwarts took advantage of the current run of good weather and headed to Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire on Saturday the 10th August with the aim of buying that expensive cup of coffee and showing off their squadron merchandise. That part of the mission succeeded. However, a variable pitch propeller problem on the CTLS meant the aircraft ...
This Sunday, 8 June, saw the ‘annual’ Brown Shutters Farm BBQ Fly-in. The planned weekend event was slightly curtailed by the weather, and the overnight camping was scaled back significantly (RMs only). However, Sunday provided excellent flying weather and the opportunity to gather the team for barbecued pig with all the trimmings. The BBQ had ...
The stunning run of recent flying weather meant that even without the attendance of our SP and normal guarantor of fine conditions, we were able to get 10 aircraft to Shobdon for a very convivial lunch, characterised by the normal level of banter and abuse! This from one of our disreputable attendees.
'Just a quick note to thank you and the ...
The Squadron had an outstanding visit to Cambridge Airport earlier in the week to look around the East Anglian Air Ambulance. The weather was exceptional and eight Squadron aircraft made the journey in perfect flying conditions. Recent Squadron member and HEMS pilot, Tom Fineman, hosted us to an excellent tour of the facility with impeccable timing ...
