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DTSTAMP:20261010T164239Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
SUMMARY:BMFA Free Flight Nationals for mini events
DESCRIPTION:The BMFA Free Flight Nationals for mini events took place at No
 rth Luffenham in Rutland on October 11. This is a reminder that all model 
 retrieval at North Luffenham shall be conducted in the usual manner on foo
 t and using bikes. Participants should note that paragliders were likely t
 o be on site on Sunday\, which may impose restrictions on where models can
  be launched from for safety purposes. A briefing was held at the start of
  the day that included instructions on where models could be launched from
 . Participants were instructed not to fly any models until they had receiv
 ed the briefing. The weather forecast was favourable for the event.
LOCATION:North Luffenham\, Rutland
URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/bmfa-free-flight-nationals-for-mini-event
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DTSTAMP:20261010T164239Z
DTSTART:20261011T070000Z
DTEND:20261011T140000Z
SUMMARY:BMFA Buckminster swapmeet
LOCATION:BMFA Buckminster\, Sewstern
URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/bmfa-buckminster-swapmeet
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DTSTAMP:20261010T164239Z
DTSTART:20261015T090000Z
DTEND:20261018T150000Z
SUMMARY:Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition is the UK's largest m
 odel engineering showcase\, running from Thursday 15th to Sunday 18th Octo
 ber 2026 at Warwickshire Event Centre in Leamington Spa. Opening hours are
  10:00am–4:30pm Thursday to Saturday\, and 10:00am–4:00pm on Sunday.\n
 The exhibition features nearly 40 leading specialist trade suppliers stock
 ing everything model engineers require\, including tools\, machinery\, mat
 erials\, components and expert advice. At its core are hundreds of excepti
 onal models displayed across 32 competition and display classes\, demonstr
 ating outstanding craftsmanship across diverse engineering disciplines.\nM
 ore than 30 clubs and societies participate\, presenting displays and netw
 orking opportunities. Live demonstrations run throughout the event\, inclu
 ding helicopter displays by Blades of Thunder (11:30am and 1:30pm daily)\,
  steam engine parades by Fosse Way Steamers\, gas turbine demonstrations\,
  and showcases from the Society of Model and Experimental Engineers\, the 
 Society of Ornamental Turners\, Stirling Engine Society\, and the UK Micro
 mouse and Robotics Society.\nThe exhibition hosts a series of expert talks
  featuring Neil Wyatt (Model Engineer &amp\; Workshop editor) discussing 3
 D printing for working models\, Roger Froud on CNC scale fittings\, Noel S
 helley on foundrywork\, and others covering topics including brazing princ
 iples\, watchmaking via CNC machining\, and model engineering travels acro
 ss Europe. An awards presentation ceremony takes place on Sunday at 2:00pm
 .\nTickets are available for purchase. Assistance dogs only are permitted 
 at the venue. Signal Fuels will operate at the car park entrance Thursday 
 and Friday.
LOCATION:Warwickshire Event Centre\, Leamington Spa
URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/midlands-model-engineering-exhibition
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DTSTAMP:20261010T164239Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261019
SUMMARY:Silent Flight national competition F3L/F5L
DESCRIPTION:Silent Flight National competition F3L/F5L\, FAI rules. This is
  a rescheduled event following the cancellation of the original BMFA Silen
 t Flight National competition on 31st August 2026 due to high predicted wi
 nd speeds. The competition will be held at Cruckton\, Shrewsbury on either
  Saturday 17th or Sunday 18th October 2026\, with the specific day to be c
 onfirmed closer to the event based on weather conditions. The event will b
 e run to FAI rules and is provisional\, awaiting approval from the Silent 
 Flight Technical Committee as of 7th September 2026. Richard Newsham will 
 serve as the Competition Director. BMFA membership is mandatory for entry.
  Leading up to the event\, information updates and any further cancellatio
 n notices will be posted on the BARCS website. Competitors and those inter
 ested in participating should monitor the Silent Flight Nationals re-run p
 ost on the BARCS forum for the latest news.
LOCATION:Cruckton\, Shrewsbury
URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/silent-flight-national-competition-f3lf5l
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DTSTAMP:20261010T164239Z
DTSTART:20261024T090000Z
DTEND:20261025T160000Z
SUMMARY:Model Fest at the RAF Manston History Museum
DESCRIPTION:Model Fest at the Museum is a spectacular model event hosted by
  RAF Manston History Museum on 24th and 25th October 2026. Perfect for ent
 husiasts of trains\, planes\, and automobiles\, this weekend celebration i
 nvites visitors to explore impressive model collections on display.\nThe e
 vent runs daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM\, with last entry at 3:30 PM. Adm
 ission is by normal museum entry fees—no advance booking is required\, t
 hough tickets can be purchased online if preferred.\nVisitors are encourag
 ed to bring their own model collections to display throughout the weekend.
  Those interested in exhibiting their models should complete the applicati
 on form available on the museum's website.\nLocated at RAF Manston History
  Museum\, Manston Road\, Ramsgate\, Kent CT12 5DF\, the venue also feature
 s aircraft and cockpit displays including the Handley Page Victor K.2\, En
 glish Electric Canberra\, and Avro Vulcan\, providing additional attractio
 ns during your visit.
LOCATION:RAF Manston History Museum\, Ramsgate
URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/model-fest-at-the-raf-manston-history-mus
 eum
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DTSTAMP:20261010T164239Z
DTSTART:20261025T080000Z
DTEND:20261025T103000Z
SUMMARY:Shifnal model swapmeet
DESCRIPTION:Shifnal (near Telford) Swapmeet is a model aircraft enthusiast 
 event held on Sunday\, 25th October 2026 at Shifnal Village Hall\, Aston S
 treet\, Shifnal\, TF11 8DW. Note the earlier than normal start times for t
 his event. Tables are available for traders at £10 each\, with setup comm
 encing at 7:30 am. The public can enter from 8:00 am at £3 per person\, w
 ith the event closing at 10:30 am. Exact change is encouraged to use the r
 apid entry lane. Refreshments will be available throughout the event\, and
  ample free parking is provided on site. This swapmeet is organised to sup
 port the 'Helping the Homeless' cause. Enquiries should be directed to Ala
 n White\, the event contact\, via telephone or email.
LOCATION:Shifnal Village Hall\, Shifnal
URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/shifnal-model-swapmeet
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DTSTAMP:20261010T164239Z
DTSTART:20261031T090000Z
DTEND:20261031T120000Z
SUMMARY:Ashford model swapmeet
DESCRIPTION:The Ashford Swapmeet returns on 31st October 2026 at Spring Gro
 ve School\, Harville Road\, Wye\, Ashford. This is a popular trading event
  for model aircraft enthusiasts\, offering buyers and sellers the opportun
 ity to exchange equipment and models.\nThe event runs from 09:00 to 12:00\
 , with staggered arrival times: sellers are invited from 08:15am and buyer
 s from 09:00am. Entry is £2.00 for buyers and £5.00 for sellers\, with s
 eller tables requiring pre-booking.\nTo reserve a seller's table\, contact
  the organiser Martin Thompson on 07401 914341 or via email at mt@iqedx.co
 .uk. Tea and coffee refreshments will be available throughout the event.\n
 Located at Spring Grove School\, Harville Road\, Wye\, Kent TN25 5EZ\, the
  venue is accessible via Google Maps. This swapmeet is part of the BMFA's 
 calendar of model aviation events and provides an ideal opportunity for tr
 aders and hobbyists to buy\, sell\, and exchange model aircraft and relate
 d equipment.
LOCATION:Spring Grove School\, Wye
URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/ashford-model-swapmeet
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DTSTAMP:20261010T164239Z
DTSTART:20261101T083000Z
DTEND:20261101T120000Z
SUMMARY:Southern Counties autumn swapmeet
DESCRIPTION:The Southern Counties Autumn Swapmeet is a model aircraft tradi
 ng event held at Mountbatten School in Romsey. The event runs from 08:00 t
 o 12:00 on November 1st. Sellers with confirmed bookings are admitted from
  08:00\, whilst buyers can enter from 08:30 onwards\, with proceedings fin
 ishing at noon. Admission is £5 for adults\, with free entry for children
  under 16. Table rental is available for traders: the first table costs £
 10 and includes one admission\, with each additional table priced at £6. 
 This is a swapmeet/auction event organised within the BMFA contests and ev
 ents calendar\, providing an opportunity for model flying enthusiasts to b
 uy\, sell\, and exchange aircraft and related equipment.
LOCATION:Mountbatten School\, Romsey
URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/southern-counties-autumn-swapmeet
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DTSTAMP:20261010T164239Z
DTSTART:20261101T093000Z
DTEND:20261101T120000Z
SUMMARY:Retford MFC autumn swapmeet
DESCRIPTION:Retford MFC will be holding their Autumn Swapmeet at Carlton in
  Lindrick Civic Centre\, the usual venue for this popular event. The swapm
 eet is an opportunity for traders and enthusiasts to buy\, sell and swap m
 odel aircraft-related items.\nDoors open to traders at 8:45 am\, with the 
 public admitted from 9:30 am until noon. Teas and coffees will be availabl
 e throughout the event.\nTable hire is available for traders at £7 per ta
 ble. To book a table\, please contact Lee Davies on 07900 156803.\nEntry f
 or the public is £3\, with proceeds supporting the club's activities.
LOCATION:Carlton in Lindrick Civic Centre\, Carlton in Lindrick
URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/retford-mfc-autumn-swapmeet
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DTSTAMP:20261010T164239Z
DTSTART:20261107T100000Z
DTEND:20261108T235959Z
SUMMARY:Scale ModelWorld 2026
DESCRIPTION:Scale ModelWorld is the world's greatest fine scale model show\
 , held at The International Centre in Telford\, Shropshire. The event take
 s place on 7th and 8th November 2026\, with opening times from 10:00am to 
 6:00pm on Saturday and 10:00am to 4:00pm on Sunday. IPMS members enjoy one
  hour earlier opening and free admission.\nThe show features more than 100
  traders and over 190 club and Special Interest Group displays\, alongside
  an Overseas Area showcasing international clubs and traders. Visitors can
  expect to see thousands of scale models on display\, complemented by talk
 s and demonstrations from internationally renowned experts. The event host
 s an internationally recognised competition for scale modellers.\nAdmissio
 n for the general public is £25 for an adult day ticket. Two free accompa
 nied under-16s are permitted per paying adult\, and disabled visitors may 
 bring one free accompanying carer. IPMS membership offers complimentary en
 try worldwide\, with members needing only to present their membership card
 . Online ticket booking is available.
LOCATION:The International Centre\, Telford
URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/scale-modelworld-2026
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DTSTAMP:20261010T164239Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261116
SUMMARY:Midland Gala free flight competition
LOCATION:North Luffenham\, Rutland
URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/midland-gala-free-flight-competition
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DTSTAMP:20261010T164239Z
DTSTART:20261115T100000Z
DTEND:20261115T235959Z
SUMMARY:Aircraft Enthusiasts Fair & Model Show
DESCRIPTION:The Aircraft Enthusiasts Fair &amp\; Model Show is a scale mode
 lling and aviation enthusiast event held at the Army Flying Museum in Midd
 le Wallop\, Stockbridge\, Hampshire. Taking place on Sunday\, 15 November 
 2026 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm GMT\, this event is organised by Sarah Smith
  and listed through IPMS(UK)\, the Society for Scale Modellers.\nThe show 
 features aircraft enthusiasts and scale model exhibitions\, offering colle
 ctors\, hobbyists\, and aviation fans an opportunity to view and discuss s
 cale aircraft models and related memorabilia. The event is held at a worki
 ng aviation museum\, enhancing the aviation heritage experience.\nAdmissio
 n is priced at £10 for adults and £6 for children under 16\, with free e
 ntry for children under 5. For queries regarding the event\, the organiser
  can be contacted at 01264 781086 or event.support@armyflying.com.
LOCATION:Army Flying Museum\, Middle Wallop
URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/aircraft-enthusiasts-fair-model-show
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DTSTAMP:20261010T164239Z
DTSTART:20261206T100000Z
DTEND:20261206T235959Z
SUMMARY:Midland Air Museum winter model show
DESCRIPTION:The Midland Air Museum Winter Show 2026 is a scale modelling ev
 ent organised by Barry &amp\; Diane\, taking place on Sunday\, 6 December 
 2026 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm GMT. The event is hosted at the Midland Air 
 Museum\, located on Rowley Road in Coventry\, CV3 4FR\, United Kingdom. Th
 is is an IPMS(UK)-listed event for scale modelling enthusiasts\, offering 
 an opportunity for modellers to display and view scale model aircraft and 
 related items. The museum venue provides an appropriate setting for aviati
 on-focused modelling activities. Attendees can contact the organisers dire
 ctly via phone or email for further information about the show\, including
  details regarding admission fees and specific show schedules.
LOCATION:Midland Air Museum\, Coventry
URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/midland-air-museum-winter-model-show
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DTSTAMP:20261010T164239Z
DTSTART:20261229T100000Z
DTEND:20261229T170000Z
SUMMARY:Barton Cold Turkey control line meeting
DESCRIPTION:Barton Cold Turkey is a control line flying event hosted by Bar
 ton MFC and open to all BMFA members. The event takes place on December 29
  from 10:00 to 17:00 at Barton-Moss in Irlam. Three classes will be compet
 ed: British Goodyear\, Barton B\, and Barton Club Speed. This is a club-le
 vel event combining competitive flying with the opportunity for members to
  participate in multiple disciplines within the control line category. The
  event is organised by Malcolm Ross (01925 766610\, malcolmross6610@gmail.
 com) with Dick Hart as second contact (07595 863453\, britintexas66@gmail.
 com). The venue is located at Barton MFC\, Barton-Moss\, Irlam\, M30 7RL\,
  United Kingdom.
LOCATION:Barton MFC\, Irlam
URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/barton-cold-turkey-control-line-meeting
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DTSTAMP:20261010T164239Z
DTSTART:20270227T090000Z
DTEND:20270227T235959Z
SUMMARY:Ashford model swapmeet
DESCRIPTION:The Ashford Swapmeet is a model aircraft trading event held at 
 Spring Grove School in Wye\, Ashford. The event takes place on 27 February
  2027 from 09:00 to 12:30.\nBuyer admission is £2.00\, with entry commenc
 ing at 09:00am. Seller admission is £5.00 and entry begins at 08:15am. Se
 llers must prebook their table in advance.\nTo reserve a seller's table\, 
 contact the organiser Martin Thompson on 07401 914341 or via email at mt@i
 qedx.co.uk.\nThe venue is located at Spring Grove School\, Harville Road\,
  Wye\, Ashford\, Kent TN25 5EZ. Tea and coffee will be available on the da
 y. This is a classified swapmeet/auction event organised under BMFA auspic
 es.
LOCATION:Spring Grove School\, Wye
URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/ashford-model-swapmeet-february-2027
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DTSTAMP:20261010T164239Z
DTSTART:20270413T080000Z
DTEND:20270414T160000Z
SUMMARY:Buckminster Power Strugglers
DESCRIPTION:Buckminster Power Strugglers is a two-day fly-in event for vint
 age\, retro\, free-flight and RC Assist model aircraft. The event takes pl
 ace on 13–14 April 2027 at the BMFA Buckminster venue in Sewstern\, Gran
 tham\, Lincolnshire. Day ticket flying costs £10.00. The flightline is or
 ganised by Andy Brough. This is part of an ongoing event series\, with add
 itional dates scheduled throughout the year\, including an October edition
 . The event welcomes enthusiasts of classic and vintage model aviation and
  provides an opportunity for pilots to fly and share their aircraft with f
 ellow enthusiasts.
LOCATION:BMFA Buckminster\, Sewstern
URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/buckminster-power-strugglers
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DTSTAMP:20261010T164239Z
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270426
SUMMARY:BMFA Scale Indoor Nationals 2027 (provisional dates)
DESCRIPTION:The BMFA Scale Indoor Nationals is an annual radio-controlled a
 nd free-flight scale model aircraft competition held at Wolverhampton Univ
 ersity Walsall Campus Sports Hall. The 2027 event is provisionally schedul
 ed for 24th and 25th April.\nThe competition features multiple classes acr
 oss Radio Control (RC) and Free Flight (FF) categories. RC classes include
  RCX1 (Scale Radio Control Indoor – Open)\, RCX2 (Flying Only)\, and RCX
 3 (Kit Scale)\, with an Air Race component. Free Flight categories encompa
 ss FFX1 (Open Rubber Powered)\, FFX2 (Open CO2 or Electric Powered)\, FFX3
  (Intermediate)\, FFX4 (Kit Scale)\, FFX5 (Peanut)\, FFX6 (Pistachio)\, an
 d FFX7 (No-Cal Profile)\, alongside Scale Glider and Air Race events.\nThe
  nationals attract competitors from across the UK and beyond\, with result
 s determined according to the BMFA Scale Rule Book. Tied placings are reso
 lved using countback methods based on next-best flight scores. The event i
 s organised by the BMFA Scale Technical Committee and benefits from suppor
 t by judges\, volunteers\, sponsors\, and Wolverhampton University facilit
 ies.\nWolverhampton University has become the traditional home for this co
 mpetition\, providing excellent indoor facilities for scale model flying. 
 The event serves as a showcase for precision scale modelling and flying sk
 ills\, with categories ranging from highly detailed open-class models to s
 tandardised kit builds and specialised classes such as peanut-scale aircra
 ft.
LOCATION:University of Wolverhampton Walsall Campus Sports Hall\, Walsall
URL:https://events.aero/gb/events/bmfa-scale-indoor-nationals-2027-provisio
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