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Welshpool Air Show

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July 19th 2009
Yesterday, Alex and Dad took themselves to the air show for the day. There was lots to see, including the Falcons parachute team and a fly- past by a Lancaster, which was nice for Dad to see. So Mum and I went out to lunch, then had a drive up the hill beside Welshpool, in the hopes of seeing some planes, but we missed them all. It was all free, as a thanks from the RAF for all the low flying they ... read more

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