Model planes to replicate Battle of Britain flight

The Warbird Weekend will involve more than 50 large model planes

A model plane club will replicate the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight across part of North Lincolnshire's skyline.

The Beelsby Model Flying Club, based just outside Waltham, is holding the event for members on the L-shaped field at its site just off the A18 on Saturday and Sunday.

The Warbird Weekend will feature more than 50 large planes, including two Lancasters, two Hurricanes and five Spitfires.

James Carter, 40, who has been a member for about three years, said: "It's a great hobby for getting people outside, especially getting children into the fresh air, it really is fantastic."

The event will be held on the L-shaped field at the club's site just off the A18 on the way to Beelsby

He said: "The club was set up 40 years ago and the members' ages range from six to the early 80s, and we train people in building and flying radio controlled planes and aircrafts.

"It's a lifelong hobby for most of the guys at the group and is definitely a passion for them – we've got a hanger where they can store their planes and it's almost like a collector's hobby for them."

Mr Carter said club events regularly attract members of the public, who enjoyed watching from their cars parked up nearby, and there are events coming up where they can take part.

Events coming up soon will allow non-club members to have a try at flying a model plane

He added: "On 17 May, we have an event for the public to join in with us, where five members of our group will train people to lift and land the planes.

"So far, we have 15 people booked on it and have five spaces remaining, and if it goes well, we will hold other events."

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