Members Images

Members Images Appear HereStill processing images, those I have received will be posted over August, if you don't appear after that let me know.Give images time to open!Mike

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Saturday Closing Ceromony

Saturday saw the bell ring on the closing ceremony to round off the 50th VGC International Rally.Despite some adverse weather through the week, it did not dampen the

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Flight of The Grasshopper

After a full restoration by Robin Birch here at Aston Down he prepared for the Grasshopper's first test flight ably assisted by willing members. Originally designed and built

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Model Aircraft Display

Friday evening saw a model aircraft display from the aeromodellers who already fly at Aston Down.Many Rally pilots and CGC Club members are aeromodellers themselves so fully appreciate

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Day 6 Flying

Day 6 got off to a good start from the South runway with many gliders in attendance. Conditions improved a little later in the day to offer some

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National Evening Meal

The Rally was able to fly today, the launch point was setup at the South end of the airfield, gliding was underway by midday. For the Rally Team

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Day 4-Flying Today!

Finally a good flying day!The weather came good to give us the first full day flying of the rally and everyone made the most of it. The grid

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Day 3-International Evening

Day 3 got off to a poor start with wind and rain all morning. However as the skies cleared in the afternoon some brave souls checked out conditions

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VGC Rally on TV

The BBC were at Aston Down today such is the local interest in The VGC Rally.Our own Robin Birch was on hand as tour guide around the hangar

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Rally Opening Day

Welcome to the VGC Rally 2023, the Cotswold Gliding Club are proud to be hosting the 50th Anniversary of this event on behalf of the Vintage Glider Club.

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