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It is with much sadness that I report on the death of David Patterson, a very active member of the club and someone who will be missed by a great many people. Dave was the kind of man that would always have a smile and be ready to exchange friendly banter with his flying mates. His willingness to give his time so freely to the club, both in practical help with the running of the strip and in assisting other members is well remembered. Dave was always a very enthusiastic contributor especially so whenever there was the prospect of ‘engineering’ works taking place and as such, we have him to thank for many innovations in our club facilities. We all have very fond memories of our days spent flying with this great character and I for one consider myself privileaged to have called him a friend.

God bless youDavid.

Alan Greenwood
Secretary Dales Model Flying Club

F2A Speed Results (current F2A Speed British record broken four times; new British record established) F2A Speed Results 19/20-09-09 (101)

F2B Aerobatics – F2B Aerobatics Results 19/20-09-09 (62)

F2C Team Race – F2C Team Race Results 19/20-09-09 (63)

F2CN Team Race – F2CN Team Race Results 19/20-09-09 (63)

F2D Combat – F2D Combat Results 19/20-09-09 (67)

F2C Team Selection Table will be published shortly

It is with the deepest regret that Bedworth Aeromodellers have to announce the sudden death of Pete Hughes.

He was the kindest of men, who would help anyone with any sort of problem. He taught many of us to fly with patience and understanding. He was an expert scale model builder and he had some fine models to his credit.

Most of it all was his excellent good humour at putting up with a lot of silly old blokes on a field when he had the odd dodgy landing.

He was a systems engineer by profession. He said there was only one right answer ‘It’s my club too’, he said, ‘and I want it run properly’. He was out much valued treasurer, he could tell what date you had your field key, what our balance was to the penny, and when and if you had paid your BMFA subs.

In short we will miss him dreadfully – every club should have a Pete Hughes.

Our sympathy goes out to Anne and his family at their sad loss of a lovely Dad and Grandad at the early age of 65.

He suffered a heart attack while attending an LMA meeting at Cosford on 19th July 2009.

He will leave many fond memories behind him.

We have been contacted by Nottingham based auctioneers – Mellors and Kirk, who have notified us that they will be holding an auction on 23rd September containing 840 engines and over 40 flying models from the collection of Professor Doug Walton. For further details, please click here to view their poster. Mellors & Kirk Auction

The 2009 National Championship Control Line results appear on the dedicated “Naionals” page of the BMFA website (from the BMFA  home page click on “Events” & then on “Nationals”).  They are published as and when they are available from the Contest Directors.

The F2C team selection table as at 07-09-09 may be downloaded here 2009 F2C Team Selection Table (96)

The F2D team selection points table as at 31-08-09 may be downloaded here 2009 F2D Team Selection Points Table (67)