On Saturday morning around 10:10am and weather permitting, Middlezoy Aerodrome will be doing a flypast bringing the Opening Ceremony to a close.
The pilots and planes that could be taking part are:
SE5A Dave Linney. Ex RAF Harrier and Display pilot. 15 years lead pilot Great War Display Team.
Hawker Fury Gary Priestly Ex BAe Engineer and civil airline pilot. Currently an inspector for the Light Aircraft Association.
Auster Mike Laundy. Ex RAF V Force pilot ( Victor Blue Steel and reconnaissance versions). Flying instructor and civil airline captain.
Auster Tim Taylor ex RAF and RN Fighter pilot on Harriers, currenly Biz jet pilot who also flies Hawker Hunters.
Auster Martin Baldock ex RN pilot currently Commercial Training Captain and Examiner
Aeronca Champ David Jones Civil Captain CAA senior examiner Flying and type rating instructor.
The Aeroplanes taking part:
SE5A Built in 1978 from Canadian Replica Plans. The first to be built in the UK. Operated for 18 years with The Great War Display Team
Hawker Fury Built 2003. A replica of the 1930s Frontline Fighter in service until 1939 when replaced with Hurricanes and Spitfires.
Auster Mk 1 Built 1942 served in N Africa, Sicily and Italy through WW2
Middlezoy Aerodrome brings local aviation heritage and a brilliant flying community to our event, they’re a standout part of Somerset’s skies and we’re delighted to have their support.
