This page contains details of the LMA events at which the public are invited to attend. These events are always extremely popular with LMA members and public spectators.  A list of this year's events is presented first and then some reports from previous events to give you a flavour of what you could be missing.


Details of the public displays in 2010 are:  

Wigan Spring Seminar 7th March

A great way to start the year. Come along and see what LMA members have been up to over the winter. Talk with modellers about their construction techniques. Attend the seminars. Come along and join the LMA. Entry is £1, (all of which goes to local Charities). A map is available here.    Accommodation details are available here


East Kirkby
April 3rd & 5th

First Public flying event of the year at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre home of Just Jane set in the beautiful Lincolnshire countryside. A map is available here 

Rougham 1st & 2nd May

The LMA will once again be running the flightline at this event on behalf of the Bury club,which is staged on a WW2 airfield,so expect a good selection of large models and teams. Friday the 30th April is for LMA Members and Club Members only. A map is available here 

Scottish Air Show - Castle Kennedy 22nd & 23rd May

Fourth official year that the LMA has supported this popular Scottish model event, recommended you visit. map here

Longhorsley 29th-30th May 

A well established show on a great site in fabulous countryside hosted by the Northumbrian Model Aircraft Society. Come and see the LMA in the North of England.  A map and accommodation details are available here.

Cosford 17th & 18 July once again sponsored by RCM&E)

Known as the biggest and best model show in the country. The range and scale of the aircraft flown is truly awe-inspiring. Cosford museum is one of the best in the country ,visit the Cold War section a host of interesting items to view. A real treat of a model show.  Arrangements are not yet finalised, but you can sure we will have something special to show (with the usual caveat on conditions of serviceability and weather conditions).   A map and accommodation details are available here.

Rufforth 14th & 15th August

A well established show with a great reputation. This show joined forces with the LMA a few years ago. A map and accommodation details are available here.     

Much Marcle 4th & 5th September

A great show with donations of the funds made given to local charities. A great way to end the show flying year. Sponsored by Herefordshire MAC at their flying field just off the A449. A map and accommodation details are available here.

Catton Show 11th & 12th September

This has been a great Show in the Midlands over the years, it’s nice to see it back. A map and accommodation details are available here.

Gaydon Motor Museum - Static Show and Trade Event, 24th October

This is the third year we have arranged a static show to compliment the start of season event at Wigan. Not only do you have the opportunity to see, and examine large models and talk to their owners and pilots, there will also be ample opportunity to browse the extensive trade stand area and visit the motor exhibits.

Trade enquiries to Tony Hooper Th.Hooper@Btopenworld.com or 01926 641490, Display models either as individuals or a team contact Tony.

 

 We look forward to seeing you at one or more of these events.

   

Reports from 2009

Wigan Rougham Longhorsley Cosford Rufforth Gaydon

Reports from 2008

Wigan East Kirkby Cosford Rufforth Longhorsley Gaydon

Reports from 2007

copyright Vic Blackwood 2007

copyright David and Magda O'Neil 2007

Southport Rougham Longhorsley Cosford Rufforth Euroflugtag 2007

 

Reports from 2006   

Photograph: Stephen Carr
Haigh Hall Winterton Longhorsley Cosford

 

Reports from 2005

Roger Bales Swordfish
A great line-up
John Greenfield's over 20kg helicopter
The reds!
A fabulous Corsair
Haigh Hall Longhorsley Cosford RAF Display Duxford Cosford Catton Hendon

 

Reports from 2004

The resident model herc landing Our visit to this venue Andy Johnson's Wellington on another low pass Some of the crew at this great show. The B52 at its first public show. Some Sabre model! The Comet was one of the highlights at Cosford 2004
Wroughton Winterton Longhorsley Cosford RAF show Duxford La Freti-Alais Cosford
Float plane Steve Copson gets ready to fly his Cub Pitts
Rufforth Much Marcle Wroughton Winter Event

 

Reports from 2003 

Much Marcle show report 2003 Rufforth show report 2003 Cosford show report 2003 Duxford show report 2003 Longhorsley show report 2003 Haigh Hall seminar report 2003
Much Marcle - Three Counties Rufforth Cosford Duxford Longhorsley Haigh Hall

 

Reports from 2002

Rufforth show report 2002 Three Counties report 2002 Duxford show report 2002 Cosford show report 2002 Haigh Hall seminar report 2002
Rufforth Three Counties Duxford Cosford Haigh Hall

             

Reports from 2001

Catton Hall show report 2001 Duxford show report 2001 Cosford show report 2001 Haigh Hall seminar 2001
Catton Hall Duxford Cosford Haigh Hall

 

Each plane must be inspected before it is allowed to fly at a public show. Here you can see Mike Jackson, an LMA inspector, checking Nick Blackwell's 50% scale Comper Swift. (Catton Hall 2000)

 

This page was last updated on 23/11/2009

 

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