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.
The music is initially from "Top Gun", which is a bit incongruous because Mr Smith is clearly a lot taller than Tom Cruise. It then gives way to some groovy young person's chill out music which fits wonderfully with the soaring scenes.
George Smiths film of a day at Buckminster Gliding Club
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