Aircraft at Fairlop Again -Models

Fairlop Airfield used during the war as a fighter station will be having other aircraft on it from Sunday- model aircraft. The airfield will be the flying field on the newly revived Ilford Model Aero Club.

On 23 August 33 keen aero modellers of all ages met and brought the club into being again. Until the war broke broke up the club, it was the most flourishing of its kind in Southern England, having a membership of nearly 100.

The inaugural general meeting was held at the Ad Astra restaurant Clements Road, Ilford, the hall premises been lent free of charge by the proprietor.

After the elections of officers, a comprehensive constitution was drawn up and membership fees decided. Difficulty was experienced when it came to deciding upon a ground for the flying meetings, but since the meeting, permission has been granted from the Officer Commanding RAF Station Hornchurch to use the aerodrome at Fairlop.

Weather permitting, there will be a display of flying at model aircraft at fairlop aerodrome on Sunday morning and spectators are welcome.