Withernsea Fly-in 2001

The three day fly-in takes place each year over the early May bank holiday.

This year we had good weather with plenty of sunshine and a brisk wind off the North Sea. Many members made the trip and the photographs below give an idea of the range of flying that was seen.

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A general view showing the high participation at this year’s event.

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Roger Bale’s latest plane is a 25% scale model of the Supermarine 224. It has a wingspan of 13″ and weighs 38lb.

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Stephen Carr starts his B17 whilst being helped by other members of the USAAF team.

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Dave Tappin helps Ian Turney-White after another successful flight with his 50% scale Nieuport 28.

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Glen Master’s Lightening built from the Yellow Aircraft Kit.

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John Deacon’s Liberator.

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There was also a good representation of aerobatic planes.

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The Johnson’s B17s.

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A general view of the excellent site.

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