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Welcome to the page dedicated to the Old Farts of the LMFC.

From left to right is Colin with his electric Tucano and his electric Junior 60, Barry with his  old favourite Cessna 177, Harold with yet another of his home builds, (Picture was taken just after a meeting with Terra Firma knocking his engine off) and Gordon with his walking stick which we couldn't get airborne ! Hiding behind a strategically held  plane is Poly John taking a call of nature.

And as you can see due to the strain of holding a transmitter in two hands for any length of time regular rest periods are taken which gives the old farts a chance to put the world to rights and Harold to plan his next multi- million pound prototype aeroplane project!

On a more serious note, if anyone who has time on there hands retired or not and fancies taking up model flying - Barry, Harold, Colin, Gordon and all the other guys that fly mid-week at the Derby Road Playing Field will give you a warm welcome and help you  make a start in this marvellous sport and pass time.

 
   
   
   

 

  
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 Barry Sharp with his MK 2 Hurricane  built from the YT International ARTF Kit. With a wingspan of 72 inch. It is powered by a SC 120 Four-Stroke Engine. The retracts are from Eurotract.  
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Jim Wright from Derby with his scratch built Turbulent from a Trapplet plan. The  engine is a MDS .38. The wingspan is 58 inch and the model weighs in at 7 pounds, the radio is Futaba. Jim is one of the fliers who can regularly be seen flying during the week, obviously weather permitting.  
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Gordon Bradburn a staunch member of LMFC for many years is one of the major participants in the Old Farts Club weekday sessions. The model Gordon (by the way the cap is detachable) is flying,  is a Junior 60 powered by a Saito 50. He flies it on tick over and you could walk at the side of it.
 		  
  Well I'm pleased to say the "Old Farts" have put us young uns' to shame!

Baz (Barry Sharp) has updated me with the new photos taken by himself showing the new outfits that the fashion conscious Old Farts are wearing through the summers.

  
First up is Arthur Simpson, who is sporting a red elbow length t-shirt, clashing green baseball cap and wrinkled ankle socks!  
Next up on the catwalk is Josh, Gordon and Harold.                                      The top three "Old Fart" models are sporting us the latest head gear that's being worn in London, Paris, New York AND Obviously the Derby Road Playing Fields!  
Last but not least is the leader of this Motley Crew!                            Bazzer clad in full head gear showing us he still knows which bits to twiddle with!                                    
On a more serious note it's nice to see such a good turn out on the Flightline at Derby Road mid week!  
     

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