South West's top model airshow returns
One of the most eagerly anticipated events in the model aircraft flying calendar, the Woodspring Wings 2014 show takes place at the Claverham Drove airfield near Yatton over the weekend of July 5 and 6 and is expected to bring flyers and model fans from all over the South West.
Organised by model flying veteran Bruce McKay, the flying displays feature some of the best pilots and models in the UK including Steve Holland.
Some of the biggest and best models the UK has to offer will be there, with everything from First World War biplanes to modern jets. Also featured will be exciting high-altitude rocket displays and perennial children’s favourite the ‘Toffee Bomber’.
Woodspring Wings chairman Warren Smyth said: “We are determined to pull out all the stops for our 25th anniversary show with more slots for the top flyers from around the country. In addition to this the principal traders will also be here along with the popular bring and buy.”
Warren said: “The celebrated Dawn Patrol team would be bringing seven large biplanes for a particularly poignant and atmospheric First World War flypast.”
Pilots form the Large Model Association will display a selection of large Second World War Warbirds on various flying slots including two Lancasters and a sprinkling of Spitfires.
Gas turbines will be well represented with both military jets and a powered sailplane.
Warren said civil aircraft would be well represented with between wars and post war biplanes along with a representation of the first airborne refuelling from the inter- war period.
Jet, electric and glo-petrol powered helicopters will also be on show including aerobatics and scale flying.
Woodspring Wings MAC is one of the few model-flying clubs in the UK to own its own site. The flying field and the two adjacent fields total about 21 acres of flat land bordered by streams and ditches on the edge of the North Somerset Levels.
The popular show attracts around 8,000 visitors each year.
For more information, visit woodspringwings.co.uk.
