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 been going at full boar since 2 am, and we were blessed with afternoon sunshine and stunning views of the Avon and Wiltshire countryside.
We had 4 arrivals by air and another 8 by land, not forgetting our resident hosts, Steve and Cazz. The aerial contingent had arrived from Sleap, Membury, White Waltham and Compton Abbas.
Steve S had his ‘Wing’ on display at Alert 5 in case of intruders.
Steve R and Alison had braved the elements by roughing it overnight in the airfield’s sumptuous shepherd’s hut, while Chris an d Regina were too close to fly so took the soft-top option instead. Tony and Kath elected to drive as it was ‘quicker than flying’, and former CO Bill and Penny took to two wheels to beat the traffic and enjoy the scenic Avon countryside.
The airfield owner’s wife, Tracey, was celebrating her birthday and was presented with a suitably adorned FAA Squadron birthday cake, courtesy of Cazz.
The residents of BSF, under head chef Andy and sous-chef Clair, generously fed and watered the intrepid travellers, allowing us to enjoy a great afternoon in the sunshine before taking to the skies and roads to head back to base.
Big thank you to Steve and the BSF Team for their hospitality and to our SP for coordinating.
