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MHAS at Lowestoft Air Festival

August 2002
Report and photos Copyright © 2002 Tarkey Barker

We had two good days at the show - we put our name on the map, including visitors from America, New Zealand, Europe, and all over the UK. We met several of the performers, thanks to our artist Geoff Pleasance and assistant show organizer Anna Hogan. We formed good relationships with some commercial enterprises including Robinsons and John Grose.

MHAS stand at Lowestoft Air FestivalVisitors to the MHAS stand (pictured left - click to enlarge) asked an enormous number of educated questions about everything under the sun, aviation related.

Many thanks to Robert Dunnett, Russell Bailey, David Bloomfield, Alan Powell, Don Kitt, Howard King, Jack King and especially Geoff Pleasance who once again demonstrated his generosity.

Harrier and pilot ditchedThe Harrier GR7 crash (click on small photo to enlarge) made the day interesting, as no-one was hurt. This wasn't just luck but proof that UK air display regulations are second to none. For me, the Grumman Albatross was the show stopper, with many take off and landings in the sea.