July's FAA Sqn get together was at Sleap Airfield in Shropshire for Sleapkosh 24, a private fly in with evening airshows for visitors and their guests. The weather was cool (spot the coats), but generally kind, with just over 300 aircraft visiting for the 3 day event. These included the Navy Wings Stinson and Harvard, with cameo appearances from ...
On 8/9 June the Sqn flew into Brown Shutters Farm near Bath for a BBQ and overnighter. Yet again the Gods had smiled on us, providing beautiful conditions and in particular a perfect Saturday evening for the BBQ. The hosting and hospitality were second to none. 6 aircraft and 16 people visited.
We had an excellent turnout for our fly in to Sherburn in Elmet. This was originally supposed to be an overnighter, but Sunday's forecast was not looking great so we decided discretion was the better part of valour and made it a day trip only. 14 aircraft and 16 of us made it to the venue. Last to arrive was the SP, who still seemed to be on Dorset ...
20/21 April 2024 saw us at Yeovilton for our Annual Standards Weekend. We were blessed on Saturday with probably the nicest day of the year so far. The result was that all 14 aircraft and 19 flyers who'd booked in, plus those who arrived by road were able to attend the event. After the essential coffee and a biscuit (or two) in the Navy Wings building ...
Yesterday, 9th April, was the funeral/celebration of life for long time squadron member Denis Woodhams. The service was held at St Nicholas church in his home town of Alcester. Not surprisingly, given Denis' larger than life personality and links with a huge number of organisations, the church was packed to capacity. As well as ourselves there was ...
A top turnout for our first fly in of the year. With undoubted talent, SP had picked one of the best days of 2024. At the FAA Sqn mess table are Clive and Helen Baylis, Colin and Helen Tattersall, Tony Rex, Steve Hicks, Tim Nicholas, Steve Sykes, Chris Law, Wedge ...
On 9th February a team of nine of us visited Martin Baker in Denham for a tour of the iconic British ejection seat factory. Our tour guide was MB employee Tony Gaunt whose encyclopedic knowledge of ejection seat development and production had us hanging off his every word as we toured the plant. The visit was arranged by Sqn member Clive Baylis ...
