G-George Day Saturday 24th August 2024
Once again, the Real Aeroplane Club kindly invited MGCC Yorkshire Centre members to bring along their MGs to take part in their G-George Day 1940s event at Breighton airfield.
Seventeen cars met up at stages on route and we parked next to the airfield ready to be up close to the thrilling sight and sound of some rare vintage aircraft. Eight cars represented the 24/39 Group, three from Vale of York, three from East Yorks and two from North Yorks. We added to the vintage atmosphere with a good age spread (1932 – 1980) illustrating the MG marque over six decades. Sadly, no representation of the post Abingdon models!
As well as seeing some rare WW2 aircraft (Spitfire and Dakota to name but two) there were lots of bi-planes, the oldest still flying Chipmunk and a thrilling display by the Para’s Red Devils team. Jumping from the Dakota, authentic or what!
Stationery vintage engines fired up for demo runs through the day. Some of the RAC’s hangars were open to view plus patriotic Brass Band music and Lindy Hop dancing for the more energetic
