Barton, Ernest Horsfall 103rd birthday Fly in PHOTOS

[Airbus A346]

Some photos as promised, my selection is not exhaustive as certain ultra-light types fall through my 'net of interest'
I thought others may have posted some ?

Ernest was instrumental in introducing the Jodel to the UK during the 70s, I recall seeing many in Civil Aircraft Markings registered to him. To sum up an enjoyable event in very pleasant weather, and a chance to catch up with some old faces after a year of hibernation.

G-AYHX by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr

G-AYGA by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr

G-AYKD by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr

G-BWMB by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr

G-CPCD by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr

G-JEJH by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr

G-BEZZ by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr

G-BEUP by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr

G-LFSI by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr

G-CCEM by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr

G-BYHJ by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr

N71CW by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr

G-SPED by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr

G-JDRD by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr

G-NIKL by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr

G-BRWA by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr

G-RKID by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr

N759AU by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr

G-PATN by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr

G-CGFG by MARTIN CHELL, on Flickr

[northbynorthwest]

Ernie Horsfall must have imported a dozen or more Jodels over the years; often clearing customs at Speke enroute from Le Touquet to Blackpool. Incidentally, I believe that the second and third pictures were of Jodels which were one time former residents at Speke, this is back in the 1970's. Finally, looking at the registration of the two tone green Rans RV6, it must be owned by a former Scouser! Some excellent pictures, looks like a very nice day out.

[ronturner]

Very nice day out by the looks of it. I spotted RKID too.

A couple of years ago, I went to a Fly_In at Marennes, somewhat south of La Rochelle, for the 100th birthday of Jean Délémontez, one of the two co-founders of Jodel. It was a great day out and he was in fine form.

[mikep]

Apr 25, 2021 21:20:37 GMT 1 northbynorthwest said:

. Finally, looking at the registration of the two tone green Rans RV6, it must be owned by a former Scouser!

I believe the RKID in G-RKID relates to phrase often used by one (or both) of the Gallagher brothers (from the band Oasis) !

MP