DH Mothh Club - Vintage Weekend

A TOTAL OF 40 pre-war de Havilland aircraft took part in the Moth Club's Vintage Weekend Tour at the start of July. "At times there were 30 glorious de Havilland aeroplanes parked together," said club member Geoff Collins. Others joined the Tour at various stages as it progressed around southern England.

"This year the Vintage Weekend started at RAF Henlow on 1 July, visiting Badminton for coffee and then Dunkeswell for lunch," explained Geoff.

"Netheravon was the stop for afternoon tea, with Popham the chosen night stop. Sunday was a route to Oaksey Park for lunch via Booker." 

The majority of the aircraft were Tiger Moths, but there were also two Gipsy Moths, two Dragon Rapides, two Leopard Moths, one Puss Moth and two Austers. In addition, several Chipmunks turned out, as well as a Fox Moth and four Hornet Moths.

Geoff managed to take some excellent photos over the weekend, and admits the weather helped show off the aircraft. Equally, organisers Ron and Valery Gammons were thankful for the blue skies, excellent visibility and low winds, not to mention support from participating airfields.

Valery told LOOP, ""Never before have I landed on so many airfields in so many different directions in only two days!".
As Geoff concluded, "Just perfect!"
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WORDS Kirsten Corrigan