The world’s longest aircraft (as opposed to a lighter than air ‘airship’) has just been unveiled at an airfield in Cardington, England, from where the great airships of the 1920’s flew. At first, you might mistake it for a giant airship – gas-filled balloon on top, pod slung underneath. But the unique, aerodynamic shape of the balloon – it looks … Continue reading “The World’s Longest Aircraft…..”
In July 2013 there was a great reunion of A4-class Pacific Locomotives at the National Railway Museum. ‘The Great Gathering‘ was to celebrate the 75th anniversary of ‘Mallard‘ becoming the fastest steam locomotive in the world. On 3rd July 1938 the world steam locomotive speed record was set at 125.88 miles per hour by Mallard hauling a train of six … Continue reading “‘The Great Gathering’ (with photos)…..”
World’s Smallest V-12 Engine That Can Literally Fit In Your Hand For the motor heads out there who think that only gigantic V-12′s are possible, prepare to be amazed. A Spanish engineer, Senor Patelo, has spent more than 1200 hours in creating the world’s smallest V-12 engine. Designed and crafted by the engineer himself, the 12 cc engine runs on … Continue reading “World’s Smallest V12 Model Engine…”
Golf Report – July 2013 (Photos – After the Report…) The 2013 Golf Tournament was held on Thursday 4th July at Wetherby Golf Club. Fifty-seven golfers, the largest group ever, enjoyed a superb summer’s day of golf rounded off by an excellent dinner and prize giving in the clubhouse. Steve Stacey had bravely stepped in to organise the event … Continue reading “2013 Golf Tournament Report and Pictures”
After a sunny start to the week the evening of Thursday 20th June turned out to be cold and drizzly. But this didn’t put off the members and their guests who turned out for a gentle walk around Yeadon Tarn to be followed by a good old Yorkshire supper of Fish and Chips at ‘Murgatroyds’. After the walk during which … Continue reading “Summer Solstice Walk and Supper Report and Photos…”
