Lloyd Ressler 1921 – 2020

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<p>It is with much regret that West London Model Aeroplane Club announces the sad loss of its Life President Lloyd Ressler, who passed away peacefully at home on 20th April with his wife Pat at his side, at his side. Lloyd was our club’s Life President for many years, after stepping down as Chairman and … Read More

Richard Russell

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<p>It is with deep sadness that we announce the untimely departure of Richard Russell on Tuesday 10th March 20 after a short illness.</p> <p>Chairman of the Corby &amp; District Model Flying Club for many years. He has been proactive and a supportive member of the club through many changes and establish our new site at … Read More

Mike Evatt 1942 – 2020

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<p>Mike Evatt started his career in competitive free flight in 1957 when he won the Golden Wings contest for under 16s organised by Aeromodeller magazine. He was a member of the Northampton Club then. Along with people like Jaguar designer Ted Evans, Bert Revell and one time Aeromodeller editor and F1C team member Martyn Cowley. … Read More

Mick Tiernan

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<p>A sad loss to the world of Aeromodelling.</p> <p>It's with a great deal of sadness that I have to inform people of the passing of Mick Tiernan on Friday 17th January 2020.</p> <p>Mick was the first ever F2D Control Line Combat World Champion when the World Champs were held at RAF Woodvale Southport in 1978 … Read More

Peter Rabjohn

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<p>It is with great sadness that we hear of the passing of Peter Rabjohn in the early hours of Saturday 21<sup>st</sup> September 2019. Peter had been receiving treatment for a heart condition for many years, but a recent deterioration finally beat him. </p> <p>He was a keen Control Line Model Flyer and member of both Chiltern … Read More

Les Ormrod

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<p>On Thursday 19th of September Les Ormrod, a long time member of our club, died after a short  stay in hospital. Les  was a very friendly person who easily got along with everyone. Les had varied interests, but his main passion was aircraft of which he had a large collection. I  don't think  there was … Read More

Mike Knapp

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<p>Mike Knapp, Chairman of the Beaufort Model Flying Club, passed away on 11<sup>th</sup> August 2019 aged 84 after a short illness. The Beaufort MFC was formed in the early 70s and steadily expanded to become one of the largest in the Western Area. Mike joined the club in the early 80s and, with his son … Read More