May 1999 - Welsh Open F3F - Bwlch, Bridgend

What a disappointment - the 3-day unofficial F3F championship was a complete washout due to rain and fog. Not a single round was completed!

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Approaching the Bwlch Low cloud tops the Bwlch
Big Stonker Mark Passingham and "Big Stonker"

Own design, SD7012 section, blue foam pressed wings - excellent turning performance.
That's Rolf Girsbirger on the right Several visitors came from abroad.

From left to right: Sven (NZ), Dave Griffin (NZ), Rolf Girsbirger. Rolf is designer of ubiquitous RG15 airfoil.

Peter Burgess and John McCurdy making the most of it all
Some pilots flew their EPP models in the mist
Nearby Porthcawl offers traditional seaside fare