News & competitions

Header image: The first recipient of a Mark Long flying scholarship, Mark Morris, in a Piper Cadet at Sherburn Aero Club. (Photo: BBMF) (Inset: Mark Long)

After BBMF fighter pilot Squadron Leader Mark Long tragically lost his life in the crash of Spitfire Mk356 on 25th May 2024, his widow Beth and his family decided to set up a trust in his name to provide flying scholarships through Flying Scholarship for Disabled People, in his memory and as his legacy.

Header image: Club member and prize winner Andrew Scoley in the cockpit of BBMF Lancaster PA474 on 10th July. (Photos: Clive Rowley)

Club member Andrew Scoley won the April ballot prize of an internal tour of BBMF Lancaster PA474. He was able to take up his prize on Thursday 10th July, bringing two friends – Graeme Beattie and Joss Vincent – with him to the BBMF hangar at RAF Coningsby to share in the special experience. They were hosted by retired Squadron Leader Clive Rowley, a former OC BBMF and now a volunteer guide at the BBMF Visitor Centre and editor of the Club’s magazines and newsletters.

A while ago we asked Club members to send in questions for us to ask the BBMF. Those questions have now been answered in this special video.