I popped into HELiDAYS at Weston-super-Mare today. I just thought I'd check it out as it appears to be the only helicopter-specific event in the UK.
Getting there was a pleasant cross country nav on a beautiful summer's day. It was nice to chat to Yeovil Radar just prior to them closing down for a three week break (nice eh?). And once I arrived I found out how tricky it is to understand what a marshaller wants you to do!
It was a shame a few lads chose to ignore the beach wardens' instructions and stay in the sea, therefore causing the Navy Lynxs' display to be cancelled. But despite that hiccup I think it's great to see the UK helicopter fraternity getting together.
Maybe next year I'll stay for more than three hours and go to the pilots' barbecue, which is apparently 'legendary'.
In the meantime, check out the pics in my airshows photo album.
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