The Vintage Aircraft Club held its Spring Fly-in at Turweston on Saturday 9 April. On static display was Flying Flea G-AXPG, which is currently a joint LAA/VAC restoration project .
The Beagle Pup prototype G-AVDF also lives in one of the hangars following its long term restoration back to flying condition. It made its first flight on 8 April 1967, so had just celebrated its 55th anniversary. I was involved in laying out a book which charted its history and the epic rebuild. It was the first time I had seen the aircraft in the flesh.
One of its progeny – Beagle Pup 150 G-AXEV had flown in from its base at Staverton.
Beagle was an amalgamation of Miles and Auster, and several Austers were at the event, including G-ASTI
Taylorcraft Auster 5 TJ534, G-AKSY
... and Auster AOP9 XP241, G-CEHR
DH Tiger Moth G-ACDA was also in attendance
The DH60G Gipsy Moth G-ABDA is based at Turweston. It was reluctant to start when surrounded by a large group of photographers, but was eventually persuaded to go flying.
Mew Gull G-HEKL looked great in the sun...
... along with Nord NC854S G-BIUP
... and Fournier RF-5 G-AZRM
Cessna 140A G-BOCI
Piper L-18C Super Cub G-ZPPY
Isaacs Fury
Pitts Special
Jodel DR105A
Sherwood Scout G-IMNY, whose internal structure was lit up by the sun.
VAC at Turweston 9 April
VAC at Turweston 9 April
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Re: VAC at Turweston 9 April
Some very nice vintage and classic light aircraft there, thanks for sharing the images
Re: VAC at Turweston 9 April
An interesting selection in good weather. What more could you ask for?!!
Andy
Andy