Having set up to fly it was all too evident that the wind was picking up in strength and we scrubbed after just 2 launches.

After the stifling heat of last weekend, a few degrees cooler and we saw a great turn out from members with the complete fleet taken out to the launch point. 

In this continuing spell of hot weather there was little protection from the sun on a dry and dusty airfield.

Only eight launches achieved before the cross wind was out of limits for the tug.

We gathered today for what was scheduled to be the last opportunity for Brad to practice overhead RAF Shawbury his glider display sequence for the 2026 RAF Cosford Air Show. 

Cracking BH flying, but it was hot!

The rain was never away, but everyone got a trip or two before the front arrived over the airfield and brought an end to flying at 13:50.

A better day’s flying than the forecast had at first suggested.

A great day’s flying in good conditions.

Blue skies and a great day out at Shawbury on which we completed 27 flights with nearly 15 hours of flying time.