Video Highlights. Following on from the great VE Day Fly-In last year, Wimborne MAC held their second Warbird Fly-In Event on the 9th May to commemorate VE Day. The flight line was filled from end to end with warbirds of all sizes. From 1/5th scale through to 70 mm EDF jets. Many P47's, Mustangs P51d's Me109's, FW190 and a P40 Warhawk. Lancaster, B25 Mitchell, US Army A24 Banshee (Dauntless) plus a good number of turbine jets. Guest pilots from other clubs enjoyed the event too. One winning the award for Best Flight and Best Model, the A24 Banshee, the US Army version of the US Navy's Dauntless. Congratulations to Dave Lucas.
There was also an "Odd" Award for unfortunate incidents, ie; finding the bank at the end of the runway (engine died) and later loose a one landing gear in flight. Applause for Peter M for the brilliant landing on one wheel. Should Peter have got an award?
Weather was good on the day with varying cloud, a gentle to moderate wind down the runway 08. Excellent BBQ too. Looking forward to the next event - Open Scale Day 13th June 2026
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