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 we had to change our destination from Manston to Pent Farm to allow for the crosswind. An excellent tour at the castle was followed by a convivial night in Hythe and for some some of us, a breakfast stop in Goodwood the next day.
Sir George with our guide David sporting some Sqn 'merch'
A couple of likely lads
Not a bad weekend retreat
Just like my garden
Evening meal in the White Hart, Hythe
Some of the 9 aircraft and crews that flew into Pent Farm
A quick detour on our way out to look at the Battle of Britain Memorial on the White Cliffs of Dover at Capel le Ferne
