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Congratulations to Flt Lt Al Clarke who has been crowned a European Military Gliding Champion after winning the mixed class competition at Holzdorf AB, Germany.   Here’s a short summary of Al’s time at the comp: A few years ago I was at the Military European Gliding Championships in France when the UK team were approached by a German Colonel who invited us to the forthcoming competition in Holzdorf, Germany the next year. We were keen to accept but had no idea where it was until the then RAFGSA Chairman (Phil Sturley) pointed out it used to be on his target Read More

23rd July – 5th August saw a select team from the Chilean Air Force (FACh) return to the UK.   The invitation from the Chief of the Air Staff to the Chilean Air Force is an integral part of a long standing reciprocal arrangement between the RAF and FACh, which cements the UK/Chilean relationship at senior levels against the backdrop of wider defence diplomacy objectives.   Their visit this year also coincided with the Interservices Regional Gliding Competition at Keevil airfield. This allowed our visitors to experience the challenging UK cross country conditions and endure the unpredictability of the British climate! Read More

The 2017 Interservices Regional Gliding Competition is running from 29 July – 6 August at Keevil Airfield under the organisation of Bannerdown GC.   Both service and civilian pilots are welcome to enter.   Please fill out the registration form to secure a place.

The tri-service expedition, Parcours Combattants, has arrived in Sisteron, France. The group of 30 individuals will be spending the next 2 weeks mountain soaring across the Southern Alps. More updates to follow…