This is an invitation event to a classic fly-in held at a private airstrip at East Tisted (not far from the A272 / A32 West Meon Hut crossroads, in Hampshire)
The fly-in usually attracts a wide variety of classic and interesting aircraft and, unlike most events of this sort, you are able to walk right up to and around the planes – obviously giving due respect to moving propellor blades, etc!
The event raises money for local charities and, everyone who arrives either by air or by road, is asked to make a small donation. People are encouraged to bring a picnic to enjoy, whilst watching the aircraft arriving and departing, although tea, coffee, cakes, ice creams, etc, are also available to buy inside the hangar on the day.
Paul and I have been to the fly-in for the last two years with the Morgan Sports Car Club, who are one of the car clubs invited to the event. However, this year, the invitation has been extended to us, and whilst any Invicta will be made most welcome, it is also acceptable to come in other interesting vintage or classic cars as well.
IMPORTANT – The event is obviously totally weather dependent – and will be postponed or cancelled if the forecast predicts bad weather, so if you would like to attend, you MUST let me know in advance, and provide me with a contact mobile phone number. I will need to liaise with the organisers first thing on Saturday morning, and then message anyone who intends to come, to confirm that the fly-in is going ahead (or not, as the case may be)
If you are interested in attending, please email – [email protected]
I can then make a note of your mobile phone number, and also provide instructions about how to find the extremely well hidden entrance to the airstrip!