Saturday, May 31, 2014

North Weald flying competition in memory of pilot Andrew Sully

 

Fellow pilots, friends and plane enthusiasts gathered at North Weald Airfield today in memory of Andrew Sully, who died in a plane crash near Writtle earlier this year. 

The annual Spot Landing competition, organized by the Squadron, was dedicated to the memory of the Gulf War veteran and father-of-three from Writtle.

The competition involves pilots attempting to land as close as possible to a line on the runway, showing off skill and aircraft control.

Mark Carter, who has flown from the Squadron for ten years, said: “Andy was well liked here at the airfield and he was a great pilot.

“He flew RAF Hercules and had loads of flying experience, it was a very tragic accident.

“The competition in his memory is a great way to remember him, he loved flying and he would not want us stop.”

Story and video:  http://www.brentwoodgazette.co.uk

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