ARMY HISTORIC AIR FLIGHT TO FLYPAST AT "MUSIC ON THE GREEN".

The Army Historic Aircraft Flight seaston starts in mid April, when the aircraft have been fully serviced over the winter period by the extremely experienced team of engineeers, belonging to the filght.  The pilots then gather for their training, culminating around mid-May in the flying display being authorised by the Director of Army Aviation and the Commandant of the School of Army Aviation.

The majority of these displays take place within a relatively short distance of Middle Wallop in order to preserve flying hours.  The flight is limited by their Army Historic Aircraft Charter, which states that they can only attend events within a hunder mile radius of their base at Middle Wallop.  This can under special circumstances, be extended.

This year they plan to participate in over fifteen events, including our own, ranging from full flying displays to flypasts and static displays.  Other events attended include, Farnborough International Air Fair, RAF Lyneham Open Day.  As you can see we are in very good company and also very lucky to have such an event, alongside the Band of the Parachute Regiment and the excellent "Red Devils".

Grafton Parish News April - May 2008 - kind permission of the editor

There can be no more pleasant way of supporting our Hall Rebuilding Fund Raising Committee than by picnicking on the Green, listening to the world renowned Band of the Parachute Regiment and watching a daring, pinpoint accurate free fall parachute drop by the Red Devils.  Yes - the Red Devils will be dropping into \east Grafton to give the evening an unforgettable start.

After marching on to The Green, the Band will perform Beating Retreat before going on to play big band music and music from the shows, for everone's emjoyment.  A picnic, a glass of beverage, a few friends and relations and the Band of the Parachute Regiment - perfect recipe for an early summer's evening.

The proceeds of the evening will be shared with the Parachute Regiment Central Fund.  This Fund helps support the famileis of the regiment in time of need.  The Paras have distinguished themselves in acrion in Iraq and Afghanistan in recent years, as I am sure you all know.  The Hall Rebuilding Fund now stands at £26,000 in the bank.  We are well on our way to realising the ambitions of the Parish.  Please make a note in your diary and invoite all your friends.

If bought in advance, the tickets are £10.00 each.  They are available locally from 01672 871076 during normal office yours.