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West London Aero Club - Member's Day

THE West London Aero Club, based at White Waltham, held its annual Members' Day last month, raising £4000 for the Thames Valley Air Ambulance in the process.

WLAC member Mark Green told LOOP, "It was a very, very successful day."

There were 44 different displays, from The Waltham Instructors in their Warriors to The Red Bull Matadors. LOOP contributor Alan Cassidy also performed an aerobatic display for the crowd, while some of the female pilots flew a tribute to the Air Transport Auxiliary.

During the war, the ATA HQ was based at White Waltham and some surviving former members made it to the event.

On the ground were vintage cars, model aircraft and the British Airways' simulator, "Which proved to be very popular being fully booked up all day!" according to Mark.

A selection of interesting types kept onlookers entertained, including the Chiltern DW1, a Nord ME108, a Stinson V77 Reliant, displays by Yak 52s... "and a visit from a passing P51."
Mark concluded, "Lovely weather... and lots of beer afterwards!"

Owner David Coe was equally delighted with the turnout and told LOOP, "It really was a great day; they always are!"

W: www.wlac.co.uk

WORDS Kirsten Corrigan

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