BDMAC's History
BDMAC Past!
Model flying has taken place on the Pleasington site for over 50 years!
Earliest information goes back to 1938 when free-flight models were flown.
Over the years we have moved to different fields but always retained a pressence on site. The club underwent various name changes and restructuring - eventually to become Blackburn & District model Aircraft Club.
Founder members included the late Norman McFarland and John Bridge. John is still an active aviation enthusiast and a life member of the club, regularly supporting our midsummer rally by providing an excellent P.A commentary.
Many competitions have been organised, the World War 1 event in particular was very well supported.
The club has provided flying demonstrations for various organisations - usually in aid of charity. The "Green Lane" event was always well attended by modellers and microlight aircraft too.
Pleasington past - where are they now?
please email us if you know.
Photo kindly supplied by Les Partington of Rishton.
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