Vintage Aircraft Club

The present Vintage Aircraft Club has evolved from the Vintage Aircraft Group, which was originally formed in 1964. The change of name in 1974 reflected the expanding membership and scope of the club. The aim of the Vintage Aircraft Club is to provide a focal body for owners, pilots and enthusiasts of vintage and classic light aircraft by arranging fly ins and other events for the benefit of its members. The club is run by a committee headed by our Chairman, Anne Hughes. Like many involved in aviation, Anne’s first remembered encounter with aircraft was at the age three when she first saw her late uncle’s collection of model aircraft hanging from the ceiling of his room. A trip to Farnborough Air Show a few year’s later and the bug bit! However, it wasn’t until much later she had her first flight ever – in a Beagle Pup! Anne says “It is a real privilege and an honour to be elected as the first lady chairman of the VAC. I feel passionately about aircraft and also that opportunities for girls and women in every aspect of aviation should be the norm. I also feel that we should aim to encourage a “family and friends” feel for the club and enjoy the “Team VAC” opportunities we have at Bicester and Sywell. It’s an amazing club with a talented and enthusiastic membership and a dedicated committee. It’s a pleasure and privilege to be up on the flight deck!”