The sunshine was booked but unfortunately we forgot to cancel the wind. A dry sunny day but with a blustery 

wind of variable direction mainly across the runway. Twenty three transmitters where booked in. Seventeen 

R-R members with six visitors, I estimate at least two models for each transmitter. 

The models represented a wide range of prototypes, the usual bunch of CAPS and Extras a large YAK 54 

with a 3W motor, Spirit of St. Louis, Grumman F2, and a Huey UH1-B helicopter.
 
Electric models were in evidence Paul Harrisons Harvard and the Lancaster of David Orme flying well.

We were treated to some stunning flights by Steve Mallinder with the Yak 54 how it stays in the air during 

some of the maneuvers was subject to much discussion in the pits. The Huey Helicopter flew well despite the 

wind. Whist a number of models quite rightly stayed firmly on the ground the ones that flew handled the 

conditions with out too many problems. 

Around about lunch time, a large white van arrived, Dave Johnson had seen the sunshine and decided that the 

Vulcan needed some airtime after a change of engines. Dave had two excellent flights during event and a 

further one afterwards. It was impressive when first on the scene but now, with I understand more 

powerful engines its even more so.
  
The result of the pilots voting for the awards was:-
Best Overall Model	Avro Vulcan	Dave Johnson
Best Civil Model		Heston Phoenix	Derek Martin
Best Military Model	Avro Lancaster	David Orme
 
I trust that every one attending had a good day and hope to see you at Jet Sunday Sept 9th or if 

not then at next years events.

Reg Lowe 
Competition Sec. R-R (Hucknall) M.A.C. 

	Derek Martins  Heston Phoenix above..........        and the electric Lancaster below by Dave Orme
	The terrific twin turbine Avro Vulcan from the Dave Johnson hanger, on one of its three flights of the day. Click this text for the video footage
Click for a brief Yak 54 Video