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Sadly, our use of this site, after many, many years, ceased after 31 May 2023
All 2023 club activities are scheduled for our Knettishall site – Hanky Planky Wacky Races Family Fun Day & BBQ; the BMFC World Record challenge 2023; BMFC Round the world Challenge. As well, of course, as routine flying after 31 May 2023.
But, before that sad day we had an evening Club Meeting on Wednesday May 24
And, I shall be adding small ‘galleries’ of photographs below contributed by members ‘in memorium’. Most recent at the top. I suggest that you bookmark the page, I doubt that I will issue ‘news’ items for each update.
These will be rubbish on a ‘phone, excellent on a larger screen.
Sadly, the last from Mark Allen’s portfolio. Rougham LMA 22 April 2006
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More from Mark Allen, again featuring B17’s in their native habitat. This time from 5 May 2007 and against an incredibly white East Anglian sky.
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Mark Allen photos from 3 May 2008 and 3 May 2009 (first 2 in the collection).
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More from Mark Allen – 1 May 2010, a much sunnier day.
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When we started this site, Mark Allen donated a collection of photographs from the LMA shows.
Here is a collection from 30 April 2011.
Given that the 80th anniversary of the Dam Busters flight (16/17 May 1943) is imminent, this collection features the immortal Lancaster. There is also a shot or 2 of a B17 on its home turf.
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Kicking off the nostalgia, Ray Denne with recollections of the 2014 LMA show. Click on an image to expand it and to scroll through the images:
And another fabulous day at the start of October ’22
A Bunch of five, followed by Dave Gregson’s stunning Beaufighter undergoing taxiing trials (a damaged bolt prevented flying it).
Mid September ’22, what a Fabulous Day
Particular thanks to RonS for putting out the call. Even the grass has grown back!
The last outdoor club meeting of 2022
A good attendance on a balmy late summer evening. Much to discuss of course.
Afterwards, Steve Docherty treated us to a walk around and deep look at the progress of his homebuilt PT19. Some more essentials before the maiden flight, on top of a huge amount of work so far…including homemade hinges.
Followed by flying by lights, courtesy of Mark Allen and Kevin Fairgrieve.
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Rougham on a Sunday in April 2022
Glorious sunshine enticed a group of members to rehearse their skills and and enjoy the early signs of spring.
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Vintage Fly-in, organised by Skyward, 18 September 2021
Skyward treated us all to a full size vintage fly-in for the weekend of 18/19 September.
I have to confess that I had forgotten all about it until a succession of ‘old bangers’ flew over my garden on a rare sunny Saturday morning. Wifey and I just made it up to the airfield in time to see a vast array of vintage aircraft arranged for all comers to get up close and inspect. My photos barely do the event justice.
Two, brief, videos are linked from these first 2 pictures.
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Aviation Appreciation Day, organised by Skyward, 21 August 2021
Skyward, one of the tenants of Rougham Airfield, put together this event marking the re-opening of their flight training business. They organised a full size spot landing competition; bar, food and evening dance with live bands; static displays by ourselves and the Kite Flyers who also share the area; plus an open day at the Rougham Control Tower museum.
Despite the forecast of heavy rain it all went splendidly and was pretty well attended by their customers…anxious to show off their landing skills and win prizes.
Six of our members were there and put together an excellent and varied display of models, answering questions from oldsters and youngsters alike. Many thanks to those who took part and contributed to a very enjoyable outing.
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Rougham in summer, June 2021
Brilliant wall to wall blue skies in the days leading up to a partial solar eclipse. On the day, morning cloud ensured nothing noticeable happened. But it was terrifically warm and by the afternoon most cloud had cleared leaving as with a brilliant, quiet afternoon of flying. My thanks to Adrian, Nigel and Ron for allowing me to bushwhack their day. Stills by Ian McDowell on an iPhone.
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Have a look at the Gallery for a few more pictures of the day the sun was (allegedly) partially eclipsed. Stills by Ian McDowell on an iPhone.
Some pictures from the long and rich history of BMFC
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