The vagaries of the Great British weather mean that anyone approaches a flying event with the same amount of confidence as a punter putting his life savings on the 50-1 long shot in the Grand National. You may get lucky and you may not! With my all-weather kit stowed in the car, hot drinks and emergency refreshments at the ready, I was as well prepared as I could be for the 2005 Wright Memorial Trophy event held on December 11th.
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