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POLICE WORLD
Vol 59 No. 1, 2014
IPA News
IPA Cumbria Branch
Cumbria branch saw the first intrepid flyers
risk all in a new venture when they took to the
air over Blackpool.
IPA member Alan Pattinson, a very
accomplished pilot, has offered to fly members
around the skies of Lancashire on a cost
sharing basis. Bring your own parachutes! Alan
can take up to 3 people at a time.
The first to try out the new venture were Bill
Miller, with his wife Pam, and Bill
Bertham.
All agreed it was a thoroughly
enjoyable experience and would
do it again. More members have now put their
names down to risk all.
The two flights lasted about 45 minutes each,
during which time the members experienced
taking off and flying the aircraft.
Bill Miller said,
“I was a bit nervous at first but I
soon settled in to it. I loved the experience.”
He added, “
I just wish I could do it more often.”
Bill Bertham, who used to work for British
Airways before joining the police said,
“
Although I have flown many hours I still get a
kick out of it, Alan is a great pilot and a very
good instructor.”
Anyone wanting to find out more should
contact:
Bill Bertham takes the controls and gets
great views over Blackpool
The Millers with Alan
Over Blackpool tower
Steve Lets the Lead Fly in Essex
Around twenty members and friends had joined
me at 10 Region’s annual Clay Pigeon Shoot
which I had organised at Grahams Clay Shoot,
Purleigh near Chelmsford.
The group was split into experienced and novice
groups with handicaps appropriately applied.
Competitors enjoyed the slightly blustery
conditions which affected the clays - making it
a real challenge. So I couldn’t believe my ears
when I heard my name called as winner of the
Dave Ross Trophy.
10 Region members were particularly pleased to
welcome IPA shooters from 5 Region: Clive Wood
plus guest and former 5 Region Chair,
Bob Smith.
Some members were so deep in
conversation with old friends that
they had to be told politely that
it was their turn to shoot - such
was the IPA motto of friendship in
evidence!
The first shots ‘shook off the rust’
for some and then the natural
competitive spirit took over with
lots of comments just as people
were about to shoot. Honestly I
wasn’t tying to put them off.
In second place was 10 Region
IPA friend Brian Winch - who swore that
he hadn’t shot for over 20 years (yeah
right!). Last place on the day was regular
event attendee Elizabeth Stevens who
was presented with a trophy by the venue
owner Graham Ferris.
Next year’s event has already been booked
for Sunday 28 September, 2014. Of course
all are welcome. So watch this space.
Steve Hunt
, 10 Region Secretary
For more information contact:
Brian Winch
Elizabeth gets her prize
Steve receives the trophy
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