Flying Around Southern England

After our planes were re-assembled, we took time to see a bit of West Sussex from the air.  We met some wonderful aviation people who shared an interest in what we are up to, and they also encouraged us to get over to some nearby fields with aviation museums attached.  We took their advice and on one lovely afternoon, got in the planes and flew to Goodwood field to see some British Spitfires that still take to the skies giving people who can afford it a really fun 30 minutes of flying over the white cliffs of the southern coast and over the green rolling countryside of this part of England that saw its share of aerial drama during the Battle of Britain.

Two new friends, James and Sjorg ('George', so sorry, friend, as I know I have butchered the Dutch spelling of your name!).  They both fly for RyanAir in Europe and enjoy off time flying James's aerobatic plane.  They joined us on our trip over to Goodwood Field.

 Pedro (Team SoCal Travel Air) in our formation flight to Goodwood.

In front of one of the Spitfires at Goodwood Field.  I'm sorry to sound a bit melodramatic, but when I first laid eyes on this bird knowing its history at a time when Britain was fighting for its existence, I got goosebumpy (new word) and ALMOST cried.

Team Barnstormers (Keith and Colin) on our way back to Shoreham Field before dark.