The Vintage Aircraft Club have been in touch with us and it seems that we have been awarded the VAC Group Trophy for our flight down to North Weald last Summer!
The interest our flight generated goes way beyond anything we expected and it’s bemusing to have recieved so much attention from it, though nice that our loveable old Auster has been recognised by such a respected organisation as the Vintage Aircraft Club!
The VAC Group Trophy is awarded each year to a vintage aircraft group or syndicate in recognition of their operation of the aircraft, whether that be a restoration, or in this case, an intrepid flight in a venerable old machine. We’re very honoured to receive the award and hopefully, my cohort on the trip will make it to the annual Dinner next month to receive it on JT’s behalf, as I’ll be out the country, unfortunately.
The Vintage Aircraft club do a lot to keep an ageing but irresistable fleet of old and wonderful flying machines supported. They raise awareness of the great flying these old machines offer within the GA community and add interest and a sense of history to many flying events and airshows throughout the year. They’re a great organisation. If you’re interested in learning more about them, click the link below:
The Auster Diaries 