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  • Sailplane Grand Prix

    Whats the connection between Grand Prix racing in the Andes mountains and our club ?

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  • The 156th Parachute Battalion

    On the 14th October 2011 at 11:00am there will be a short service at the war memorial to commemorate soliders of the 156th Parachute Battalion.

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  • Speed record at Saltby - probably

    When the weather is not fit for gliding,  Saltby airfield hosts other events.    Like an attempt at the World Speed Record for mobility scooters...

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  • Fourteen Falkes

    To mark the 40th anniversary of the first flight of the T61 ‘Falke’ motor-glider, Buckminster Gliding Club held a ‘Falke Fly-In’ at Saltby on Sunday 26th June.

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  • Wood and Glass

    As promised, the new date for the Saltby leg of the Wood and Glass competition will be (drum roll please) ...

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  • American soldiers at Saltby in 1944

    This footage of paratroopers playing in a band at Saltby Airfield was taken in March 1944.  Other films show Saltby from the air.

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  • A day gliding

    A lovely short film made by George Smith and family who visited Saltby airfield on 24th April to watch their Dad, Peter,  try gliding.   

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  • Aerobatics at Buckminster Gliding Club

    Buckminster Gliding Club is recognised as the leading centre for glider aerobatics nationally.  A full range of training is available for complete beginners through to those practicing aerobatics for world class competitions and display flying.

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