Harriers over Aston Down
A formation of four Harriers flew over Aston Down at 500' today during a tour of all the airfields that the Harrier has been associated with. We're not sure why they came to Aston Down but perhaps it was when the Central Flying School use AD as a diversion airfield and for touch and gos in the 70s.
A wintry view from the winch
Brrrr ... it was bitter outside. But in the winch the driver was as snug as a bug in a rug!
Tom & Sarah
Congratulations to Tom and Sarah who got married on Saturday. Here they are celebrating in style.
Another first solo
Andrew Kingdon this time. He didn't say when his 16th birthday was.
Two first solos in a day
CGC at UWE Freshers' Fair
Students (the young looking ones) listen open mouthed as Eugene (the old geezer) waxes lyrical about the joys of soaring flight!
Pilot's Playground
This satellite picture shows the UK when the gliding conditions are very good (near perfect) (taken on the 31st of August). A few 500km tasks were flown from Aston Down going as far east as Newmarket and as far north as Gainsborough. Note the cumulus cloud following the high pressure system centered on the UK.
Guillermo's first solo
Guillermo Sánchez flew his first solo today.
First Solo
Peter Page flew his first solo today.
Planeur sur l'herbe
A recent cross country flight in the blue by Eugene ended here near the Fire Service College at Moreton-in-Marsh.
