IPMS Show, Thormbury, 4th August

**David Manley** · 03-06-2019 20:04

We have been invited once again to the IPMS Show in Thormbury, this year taking place on 4th August (an auspicious anniversary...). I'm assuming we want to attend?

Anyone interested please let me know ASAP. I was thinking one table for WW1 and a display table but open to suggestions

**Flying Helmut** · 03-07-2019 01:52

No work rosta that far ahead, but I'll keep it in mind - thanks for the heads-up.

**Lt. S.Kafloc** · 03-07-2019 10:48

Have to convince swmbo. Will confirm closer to the date.

Neil

**flash** · 03-07-2019 11:21

Might be doable as I'll (hopefully) be that much closer but will have to confirm nearer the day.

**Boney10** · 03-07-2019 13:13

A yes from me Dave, quite happy to do Wings

**David Manley** · 03-17-2019 11:13

I have sent in a booking form - one large table for the game (WW1) plus additional tables for a display. We have six passes

**mikeemagnus** · 03-20-2019 16:02

Can only say I'll be there if I can, but not sure I'll be able to make it at this point. Shall know more nearer the date.

**David Manley** · 07-14-2019 12:23

Thornbury is only three weeks away. Can those who are planning to join in with this one please confirm below?

**Boney10** · 07-14-2019 12:48

Yes I can do this Dave, also Simon (Maverick) is available, we doing wings 1 yes ?

**David Manley** · 07-14-2019 14:02

yes, Wings 1

**mikeemagnus** · 07-15-2019 01:57

I'll try, but cannot confirm right now.

**Flying Helmut** · 07-15-2019 05:20

Think I should be OK for this one................

**mikeemagnus** · 07-30-2019 11:19

I shall be there all things being equal. Do you want me to bring anything? I'll guess that's a no if Tim is attending

**mikeemagnus** · 07-30-2019 11:25

Scrub that last message - sorry. Got a three line whip on grandson three's first birthday party

How could I get that mixed up huh

**Hedeby** · 07-30-2019 12:11

Alas am on holiday...

**Boney10** · 08-03-2019 04:33

I will bring some stuff as a back up, unfortunately though my banner pole is U/S and finding a replacement is proving difficult.
Unfortunately Simon cannot make it due to work.

**David Manley** · 08-03-2019 07:31

I'll bring my standard stuff plus CMBs and sea planes (with coastal airship) if we want to try something fun. Stuart Machin is coming too

**flash** · 08-03-2019 09:19

Probably at the extent of my range but also up to my ass in IKEA products

I shall look forward to seeing pics of the action instead - have a good 'un !

**mikeemagnus** · 08-03-2019 11:53

Have fun guys

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 08-03-2019 12:34

Have a great time chaps. I remember my two visits some years ago with nostalgia.

Rob.

**Naharaht** · 08-03-2019 14:12

I hope that you will all have safe journeys, exciting games and many interested participants.

**David Manley** · 08-04-2019 08:45

A brief report to say that we won "Best participation game" again - more details to follow. And Tim won the award for most damage suffered in a single turn

**flash** · 08-04-2019 10:20

Downed by another collision Tim - careful, that might become a habit

Well done all on taking the prize

**Hedeby** · 08-04-2019 10:54

Well done chaps... just a thought, it would be nice to see all the trophies we have won over the past few years... would it be possible to have them all together at Doncaster for a few photos... would make a hell of a display table...

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 08-04-2019 11:06

Congratulations chaps.

Rob.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 08-04-2019 11:09

Originally Posted by Hedeby

Well done chaps... just a thought, it would be nice to see all the trophies we have won over the past few years... would it be possible to have them all together at Doncaster for a few photos... would make a hell of a display table...

I asked a couple of years ago Chris and two were surrendered to me, which I will bring again this year. I know we have won more than this but the others:-

SEEM TO HAVE BEEN LOST IN THE MISTS OF TIME

Rob.

**David Manley** · 08-04-2019 14:21

Don't forget though the Thornbury trophy and probably some others have to be returned to the show organisers at the next event

**NeilCFord** · 08-04-2019 23:29

Also Thornbury changed what was handed out this year. I think they weren't issuing trophies any more

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- Neil.

**OldGuy59** · 08-05-2019 00:23

Originally Posted by Hedeby

Well done chaps... just a thought, it would be nice to see all the trophies we have won over the past few years... would it be possible to have them all together at Doncaster for a few photos... would make a hell of a display table...

You could do up a "Battle Honours" flag or poster?

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PS: RCAF version:
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From the "Honours, Flags and Heritage Structure of the Canadian Forces" official publication. The UK Wing 'Battle Honours' would have a lot more than 7 honours, but you should get the idea.

**Hedeby** · 08-05-2019 00:46

Now that is a good idea...

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 08-05-2019 01:41

Any volunteer to do this?

We will need name of show and date from any of you who can remember.
Rob.

**Boney10** · 08-05-2019 02:09

A lot of shows never give a trophy for some awards, these been kept for best in show rather than best in a section.
Yes we have been awarded a number of wins/ best participations but I believe most were just an accolade or maybe a certificate.
That been said we received the best participation at Thornbury this year, again, and this time we can keep the trophy as they are changing it to a new one which has winners engraved on it.
I will bring this to Doncaster or my next trip to Newark.

**Flying Helmut** · 08-05-2019 05:21

Originally Posted by Boney10

A lot of shows never give a trophy for some awards, these been kept for best in show rather than best in a section.
Yes we have been awarded a number of wins/ best participations but I believe most were just an accolade or maybe a certificate.
That been said we received the best participation at Thornbury this year, again, and this time we can keep the trophy as they are changing it to a new one which has winners engraved on it.
I will bring this to Doncaster or my next trip to Newark.

We "Schneider"'d it!

Won it so many times we get to keep it!

**flash** · 08-05-2019 07:08

You might be allowed to borrow the "Beachhead" Trophy Tim - especially as it's named for Mick Owen a fallen wingman - we'll have to ask Pete.

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 08-05-2019 08:48

Good one Chris.
Are you joining us for Parizan 2 and would you like free quarter at Chez Kyte as per usual?
Rob.

**Boney10** · 08-05-2019 10:31

Hi Rob, will pm you ref Partizan

**OldGuy59** · 08-05-2019 10:31

Originally Posted by Flying Officer Kyte

Any volunteer to do this?

We will need name of show and date from any of you who can remember.
Rob.

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Depending on how you want the Battle Honours, you could do large shows with awards in ALL CAPS, and appearances with Title Case. Or whatever you want...

RAF Battle Honours: rafht.co.uk - RAF Battle Honours

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 08-05-2019 12:33

Originally Posted by Boney10

Hi Rob, will pm you ref Partizan

Got it thanks Chris.
Reply sent.
Rob.

**Naharaht** · 08-05-2019 22:31

Congratulations on winning the 'Best Participation Game' award again!

The isea of a 'Battle Honours' flag sounds interesting.

**mikeemagnus** · 08-12-2019 03:00

Bit slow again, but well done chaps - great stuff

Tim, taken down in another collision

Well then, I guess its a good job I wasn't there after all - I would only have added to your misery no doubt

**Flying Helmut** · 08-12-2019 04:28

Originally Posted by mikeemagnus

Tim, taken down in another collision

Well then, I guess its a good job I wasn't there after all - I would only have added to your misery no doubt

Brought down twice, once as pictured above, and once by shooting after a '6' collision with another daft Britischer who couldn't see where he was going!
They really ought to start wearing goggles (and Flying Helmets, of course!)

**Flying Officer Kyte** · 08-12-2019 06:40

Last time I did that I could not see through the goggles for condensation Tim. I wiped them a couple of times before I realized it was actually smoke from the fire in my engine.

Kyte.