This was widely expected to be the last good day of the week, so we were all hoping for an early start. Weather was predicted to be quite decent though much better down south, so we were set a three hour Assigned Area task going to Westcott (near Bicester) then south to Ilsley, across to Lambourn then back via Abingdon and Bicester East. The sky looked promising though spreadout was predicted so off we all went when the gate opened.
Most people hoped for a good run down the large sectors in the south,
but for the slower folk (me!) this was where the spreadout occured,
forcing a survival strategy to be taken. On the more northern parts of the task there were some excellent climbs to be had though the day cycled quite a few times and it paid to stay high. The run back from Bicester was surprisingly good, with many people arriving back high. The day was won by Tim again, with Poz and the Webbs in close pursuit.
Saturday is end of comp party night, and today we had the 1940s Hangar Dance. Robert J brought his jeep and mobile AA searchlight (good fun - we had our own notam) and Mary booked the Melody Room Jazz Band to play. Great to see that so many club members and visitors had got into the swing and dressed up. A few photos below, though Damien's are lots better!
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| The club women! (mostly) |
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| Cpl Pike and Anne |
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