Sunday 21st "Midsummer's
Day". GMFC Barbeque & Pork Roast.
Hardly the seasonal weather for the middle of June but it was very much
as forecast. Generally grey and overcast with a small amount of rain
around lunchtime. The wind remained light all day and flying conditions
were only spoilt by poor light later in the day.
The turnout was excellent, from my "mug shot" sheet I was able count at
least 60 members visiting at sometime during the day, add to this a few
visitors and families and friends there more than a 100 on the field. |
The star piece of equipment for the day was the clubs
'state of art multi spit rotisserie'.

Designed, constructed and thoroughly tested in the
preceding fortnight by club members. Particular thanks to Ken for the
metal work and most of the working parts, in fact all but the 10mm rods!
The only dubious part being my insistence on the
orange high tech belt. As poetic justice I was to get burnt replacing it
when it soon failed from the heat.
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Mike and Andy were on the field before 8.30 am.
Mike had the coals lit by 8.45 and the first spit
turning by 9.00.
The kettle went on, and a supply of tea coffee and
'bacon buttes' was soon established.
Jonathan & Jim (below left) were tasked with assembly
of the gazebo. After a brief discussion they were able keep a watchful
eye on Andy, Keith & Marley (below) as assembly got underway. |
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At 10.30 the second spit was set up. Unfortunately at
this point the orange belt gave up the ghost (snapped) and the standby
'A' belt fitted but not before my hand had tested the heat on the
underside of the BBQ.
Little flying took place during the morning as
members, maybe attracted partially by the smell watched mesmerised as 12
Kgs of pork slowly rotated over hot coals. |
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At one o'clock Mike pronounced the first joints cooked and with Tracy
manning the second BBQ for burgers and sausages service commenced. By
the end of the day those fed had consumed 45 lbs of roast pork, 12 lbs
sausages, 6 lbs of bacon, 2 dozen burgers, nearly 200 bread rolls, 120
cans of drink and I cannot calculate how many cups of tea.
Many thanks again to all who helped out lets do it again in
September.
Chris B. |
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The following photos were taken by Jim X 2, Darren & Phil. |
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(Above left) Two lines of cars fill the parking area, while (above) the
pits were equally as crowded. (Left) The queue for food proves more
popular than Darren's bring and buy.
A pair of visitors from the Worcester Club brought a whole van
full of models. (Below left) they position their Ultimate Biplanes for
take off. While (below) a Funtana S demonstrates it's vertical
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(Above both) The Ultimate Biplanes get close for the camera. These were
quite large models the kits being made by Seagull? (Left and below)
Extra 300? again quite a large model, unfortunately I have no details of
what model it is. |
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Helicopters were also out in force. (Above) Mark shows us nose in
hovering both ways up.
As usual Mark displayed his mastery, with an excellent display.
Not to be outdone Adrian (left) tried grass cutting with his T.rex
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(Above) Paul B. has a new large aerobatic model called the Marathon 24
(that's what it says on the side). Not sure if it is based on a
full-size aircraft it looks a bit like an edge. |
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(Above) Lee's mustang inverted as usual. Paul W. has sorted how to get
to the flight line, of course it had to tested for "health & safety" by
the chairman first.
(Right) Paul's delightful little Neuiport is readied for flight.
Needs an extra channel on the Rx to give aileron differential before
next flight. |
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(Above and below) Mark Burn's with his "Sonic Liner".
Quite an old kit this and I think no longer available, didn't stop Paul
G. from getting all excited and deserting his post at the BBQ to test
fly it.
Flies in a very stately manner, not much "Sonic" about
it more sought of "ocean liner", nothing that a couple of 'Mega's'
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(Above, both) Ken M's Great Planes Space Walker. This model was one of
the first pictured on this web site I've not seen it fly since. (Left
& below) Lee's new Weston 3D Hype. |

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(Left) Unknown model??? Electric launched gliders were also being
flown.
(Below left) Phil fails to catch his Highlight, while (below) Brian's
model make a normal and much more dignified landing. |

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(Above left) Derek England's Southerner glides into
land. (Above) Steve W. O/D foamy performs outdoors.
(Left) Picture of the weekend courtesy of Darren (got yet another new
camera) the Sonic liner gets friendly with the Matador 24. |
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And finally our Chairman appears to demonstrates
superhuman will power in keeping to his new diet, ignoring the Bakewell
Tart (with a bite out of it) resting on his Harrier. At least until he thinks the camera has
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Tuesday 16th |
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Caption contest |
Ken's Hawk |
Sunday 14th |
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