International Auster Club (IAC)

31/08/2024

We have arrived at Cosby ready for the :
The Victory Show . A tad windy and it's on crowd. Fun later.

30/08/2024

All set up at the LAA Rally with a great selection of Auster merchandise. Good job Spike 👍👏

17/07/2024

A few pictures of Austers at Middle Wallop Wings & Wheels 13 July .

24/06/2024

A few from Draycot 24. The most relaxed and friendly fly in you will attend. Thanks to all the crews for attending with some overnighting. Good aircraft, Good friends and good times.

18/06/2024

Not long now until the 2024 Draycot fly in. This coming weekend it all happens. Come along and be part of a friendly and relaxed fly in just South of Swindon. Draycot is 3 miles South of Swindon M4 junction 15 and is marked on the map. We have 700m of lovely cut grass and fuel is self serve. Use Safety com 135.480. Friday 21st is set up day but crews are welcome to fly in. Main event is Saturday 22nd and 23rd with overnighting welcome whether camping or in local accommodation. We can provide transport if needed. Live music and BBQ Saturday evening so come and enjoy. PPR with Kevin 07762931590.

10/06/2024

Just under 2 weeks to go for the Draycot Fly In. Set up Friday 21st June and overnighting welcome. Main event Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd June. All aircraft types welcome.
Draycot is just 3 miles South of Swindon M4 junction 15 and is marked on the CAA map. Draycot has 700m of lovely grass runway 360-180 degrees. Self serve avgas fuel and circuits to the west use safety com 135.480.
Overnighting is welcome whether camping or in local accommodation and free transport will be provide if you book locally. Saturday evening there is live music and a self cook BBQ.
Saturday there is also a prize for the best presented aircraft on the ground between 11.00 and 15.00 with a prize donated by Aviation Leathercraft. PPR Kevin 07762931590.

09/06/2024

The President of the Auster Club Jerome Mostyn and Chairman Hamish Bichan laying wreaths at the graves of an Auster crew ( Captain L Vann & Ldg Aircraftman G Atkinson) shot down in Normandy on 13 June 1944.

09/06/2024

The Swordfish with the 3 Middlezoy Austers

09/06/2024

Prior to flying to Normandy, the 3 Austers from Middlezoy formated with the Navy Wings Swordfish along the South Coast of England😎👏

06/06/2024

To mark the 80th Anniversary of D-Day members of the Auster Club met at Falaise Aérodrome. 11 Austers made the trip from England, the Netherlands and France. It was a rare occasion and great photo opportunity to have 2 Mk1s, a Mk3, 3 Mk5, 2 AOP6, 1 AOP9 and 2 J/1s all together 👏

An enjoyable day was spent in the historic town in the morning and then socializing with a bbq later.

Many thanks to Falaise Aérodrome ( Pierre -Yves🙏) for a very warm welcome once again and letting us have our gathering, and to everyone for their efforts in supporting the IAC and helping to make this a memorable day 🪖💐

05/06/2024

A few early arrivals at Falaise for the 80 Anniversary D-Day celebration.🪖🥂

04/06/2024

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As the 80 Anniversary of D-Day approaches here is a short clip of some Mk5 Austers in action.

A Walrus and a group of Taylorcraft Austers fly overland (all have D-Day markings); Austers filmed singly and in groups, with the wing or float of Walrus in foreground, Austers on the ground (with Polish markings), a naval pilot gets into a Walrus' cockpit, panning shot of six Austers and two Walrus...

02/06/2024

Having left Ragley Hall this morning at 09.30 we are now at Old Warden ready for this afternoon's Auster pair display lovely warm weather here

31/05/2024

We have arrived at Ragley Hall ready for the Midlands Air Festival . A cross wind landing so kept me on my toes but all down and safe now.

28/05/2024

05/12/2023

Details of the IAC AGM being held at Brooklands 2/3 March can be found on the IAC Website events page.

03/09/2023

Four Auster's attended the RAF Brize Norton Families day on 2nd September 2023.

02/09/2023

Day 2: 50th IAC Anniversary. A visit to the East Kirby Lancaster and a private collection of machinery at Rand Farm.
Perfect weather at last 🌞. About 13 Austers, a chippy, PA28 Dakota and Kitfox

01/09/2023

A great start to the 50th IAC Anniversary week-end at Wickenby. Well done to the all those who have flown in so far and Charles and Jenny for organizing it and the bbq this evening 👏😋🥂 ( and yes even the Red Arrows joined in 😉).

26/08/2023

26/08/2023

Only 2 Austers at the damp wings and wheels event at Henstridge today 😊

21/08/2023

Hi Everyone, here is a selection of Austers that visited the LAA Grass Roots Fly-In at Popham this weekend. A special mention to Nigel Huxtable's Auster J/4 Archer which won Best Auster, Best Classic (Roy Mills Trophy) and the BEST IN SHOW [Concours D' Elegance] The Prince Michael of Kent Trophy.
You'll notice that one picture isn't an Auster ;-) but as the owner Kerry is in the club and his Auster is in Australia I thought I would show his other aircraft which is registered in Austria. Many of the photos are from Andy wood and some other posts so thanks to them too.

11/08/2023

Calling all Auster Pilots in the Uk!

It’s the 50th Anniversary of the IAC this year and it’s your chance to support the club and celebrate during the weekend 1-3 September at Wickenby. Details of the activities are on the website and in your email inbox 😉.
So far there has been a limited response which is disappointing but understandable considering the recent weather.
However, assuming the sun will be shining it would be great to get a large turnout of Austers as it’s been several years since we had 20+ at an event.
Last week the Moth Club had a large attendance at Turweston, so let’s see if we can do the same.
Charles has created an interesting itinerary including a visit to a Lancaster and Mosquito at East Kirby.
He now needs you to confirm your attendance (urgently 😉) as per the email that was sent out.

25/07/2023

Excellent Shots from Scott Lee of the Auster's at the 2023 Draycot Fly In.

09/07/2023

Please note the venue for the Beagle Pup fly-in on 15th July has been changed from Deenethorpe to Sywell.

27/06/2023

Another Scott Lee photo from the Draycot fly in 2023

27/06/2023

Great photo from Scott Lee at the Draycot fly in.

20/06/2023

Auster AOP6 TW536 at Weston Park Model Aircraft show ready to display on Sunday 18th June 2023

13/06/2023

TW536 and a Cessna Birdog at the 2023 RAF Cosford airshow after displaying for 60.000 people.