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Next Strut Meeting BBQ at KHA 6.30 for 7.00 14th June 2022
David Gray David’s interest in aviation started in the early
60’s, living close to Manchester Airport he would spend many hours at the
airport with his friends. Dave learnt to fly at Sywell in 1975 and became a
member of LAC in the late 70’s, owing a share in a plane based at Barton. In
1980 Dave bought a Jodel Mascaret D150 from La Rochelle which was based at
Barton for many years. In 1988, 1990 and 1993 he was awarded the PFA rally
award, The Wilkinson Sword, for the best Jodel. David travelled extensively
around the UK and Europe, attending many rallies over the years. David also took part in the Dawn to Dusk event in
1981, coming second and was also presented with a special award medal from
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. David always had an interest in Miles aircraft and
purchased the Miles Gemini G-AKKB in
August 2010. Dave was delighted to bring the Gemini back to Barton, where it
was originally owned by Fred Dunkerley, a fellow Lancashire Aero Club
member. The Gemini moved to Keenair at Liverpool before moving to his hangar
at Sleap in 2019. The Gemini was invited to participate in the 75th
anniversary celebrations at Manchester Airport in 2013 as part of a display
of vintage aircraft.
Next Meeting !!Back to Second Tuesday !! Tuesday 10th May 2022 Film Show orTalk TBA VG Lounge (check VG grill) at 7:30 pm
See Strut News for Booking Details
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New Exciting 2022 Events Check 'What's On new Program Soon'
(All LAC Members are welcome as well) Meeting normally at The Veteran's Lounge, Barton _____________
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Blackpool Video ____________________________ What's New
We are pleased to announce that the subscription for this year will remain at the rate of £20.00 per person. Please pay the Membership Secretary, Kevin Nestor, at the next Strut night or send your payment A big thanks to Alistair spending for all the time he has spent running this web site. I've been asked to take over so I would welcome any suggestions - Peter
Building an Air Villa - Spring & Summer 2015 Update ____________________________ The Light
Aircraft
Association is a non-profit making organisation open to anyone interested in aviation. The
aims of the Association are to get the would be aviator into the air as cheaply as
possible and to promote the design and construction of Ultra-light and Microlight
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