Tiger Club and the PFA
It should also be remembered that the TC at Redhill was a great supporter of homebuilts and the PFA. Most weeks would find yet another machine in the hangar being assembled after having been constructed in someones garage or shed.The local PFA strut were allowed to use the tiny clubroom after ascending the steep stairs and were 'monitered' by the Mono Lisa who reminded everyone to pay for their food/tea.
A massive amount of non radio activity (which usually included aerobatics and display practices) took place at the same time Bristows trained helicopter pilots yet it all worked fine,and at w-ends we were pretty much left alone; in fact we ran the airfield for visiting aircraft. Looking back i doubt if heaven could beat that.
Of course we have to thank Norman and later Michael Jones for providing this unique haven in peaceful Surrey.