The 2001 fly-in was held in perfect hot weather with light winds along the runway. The Garden Party atmosphere was maintained by the traditional break for a glass of wine and slice of apple pie. It was a most perfect flying day. Some photographs can be seen below indicating the good attendance.

General views along the flightline.

There was the usual bedlam with as many pilots as possible joining the 25% scale WWI slot.

A couple of the many triplanes.

“Spirit of St. Louis”, built from a Nick Ziroli plan, is owned by Pete Siggins.

Steve Johnson’s LET Z-37 Cemelak with its 215cc, 5 cylinder radial engine.

Ian Turney-White returns to the pits with his 50% scale Ponnier after another successful flight.

The aerobatic planes are always popular. This one is Steve Johnson’s Eurobat powered by a 3W80 in-line twin.

A turbulent

Chris Bland with his Boeing F4B-2.

Sid King’s Fairchild Argus

One of several 20% scale Wilgas that were present.

Steve Johnson (left) being presented with a shield by Pete Siggins, the Chairman of the Catton Group, for his Cemelak.

Tony Fisher, the LMA Chairman, congratulates Emily on being the first woman to pass the LMA proficiency test.