The whole squad arrived at Ashbury (Lambourn) in one form or another. Equipment, pilots and
some ground crew having taken a right battering over this particular leg of the journey. Wind direction
was favourable for the preferred, 1st choice, landing field and thus guarenteeing a soft landing!!!!! (
I've never seen soooo many cow patts in all my life, humungous some of them were. I'm sure those
cows were aware of the occasion and dumped some extra large ones LOL).
A big thanx has to go out to Sally-Ann and Bill for their outstanding hospitality. Colin, Mike, Togsie
and Simon P were especially greatful for a good solid meal and watering! ( Colin even preaching
his gratitude before eating his meal. Good on yer Col mate).
It is a relief to see the squad get out of that 'swimming pool' called Cornwall and start making some
serious headway into the milage, at one piont it seemed as if the whole event was going to be halted by
the lack of time and sh1te weather. The time constraints have meant that the pilots have been taking
off outside the normal 'window of opportunity' thus putting themselves and equipment at a greater
risk, calculated risks that HAD to be taken. As a result, their supply of props are virtually exhausted and
it would be absolutely criminal if the equipment was the fatal stumbling block to this event after the lads
have managed to claw their ways out of the 'Toe' of England..........but the saga continues.
All The Best.
Ernie.