The Sandown Park Symposium is the premier display event in the UK with a good mix of trade stands and flying displays. The show takes place at a race course 20 miles from London. This year saw the best weather for years.

Jan Wozny imports Jaro Muller's fabulous moulded machines to the UK. Mini Ellipse popular as ever.

Jan was also showing the new Müller Escape F3J. Note how fuselage pylon fits in a recess in the root, only one join line at the root.

Your reporter bought one! Alan Munns doing brisk business in Zagi's.

Jon Tappin flew the Simprop Lift Off to good effect.

Husband and wife team from Volz decided to attend at the last minute. Michael is holding a gold-plated servo to be used as a trophy.

Teathered heli drew a lot of interest.

Tony Watson of M&M Developments shows off popular Trans Mitt transmitter cover. Popular in F3F comps.

Glorious weather. Here's the car racing area.

Multiplex showed off Pico and Cockpit radios, and Pico Jet e-foamie.

Christophe Paysant-le Roux delighted the crowd with spectacular flying.

The pits area near the finishing straight.