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Old 17th Nov 2014, 15:52
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Spanner - don't forget Southport Beach, Anglezarke Moor, and numerous impromptu beat ups and 'displays' at strips, airfields, and other locations. Few would do that now.

They were great days!

I think the Titch tragedy (Rooftop?) was CG related, and actually I don't think the accident rate was worsened by all that 'interesting' flying. I don't remember any crashes caused by it*. In fact the ultra low flying experience probably made for better pilots with a more awareness of wind effect, apparent speed variations, and lack of horizon at very low levels.

* I don't count the Luton Major tragedy, as that was daft flying, not interesting flying; aerobatting a non-aerobatic aeroplane.
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