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May 9th, 2007 at 8:50am

Hagar   Offline
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I had a wonderful time at the International Microlight Exhibition at Popham last Saturday. After a dull grey start the sun came out & from then on it was just about perfect. My friend remarked that the circuit was busier than Heathrow with flying machines of all descriptions landing & taking off throughout the day. I reckon it at least equalled last year's total of well over 500 visiting aircraft on this small grass airfield in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. Like a mini-Oshkosh & all ran like clockwork thanks to the voluntary officials. I've been trawling through all the photos I took to try & convey some of the atmosphere. Here's just a few different types of microlight proving that grass roots flying is alive & kicking in this country. Smiley

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This one reminds me of Thomas the Tank Engine. Cheesy            
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Reply #1 - May 9th, 2007 at 9:13am

Willit Run   Offline
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Now that looks like it was a great time!!

  Lots of cool aircraft that look like they are fun to fly!!

  Great shots!!
 

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Reply #2 - May 9th, 2007 at 11:05am

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What a great assortment and well captured Doug.......good pal you are for taking us along with you......Thanks !  Cool
 

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