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 Forget yer BAFTAs! Forget even, yer Oscars!
Nothing so trivial could compare to the glamour and glitz of the Scottish Aero Club's Annual Dinner and award ceremony which was held at the Aviator Restuarant on the evening of Saturday, 7th March 2009.
The assembled audience of lovies and darlings enjoyed a first class dinner, once again provided by the excellent Aviator on the airport.
Fully refuelled and ticking over nicely, the audience was then treated to the annual awards and graceful acceptance speeches by the honoured few (some of whom actually turned up).
Dai Heather-Hayes' appreciation and tearful gratitude for his award of the Cameron Quaich knew no bounds, and the silverware was passed around to the great approval of the gathered W-list celebs, filled to the brim with Macallans' finest 10-year old malt. The pundits reckon Dai is therefore a shoe-in for the same award next year.
2008 Trophy Winners
WATSON CUP for best P.P.L. student:
Douglas McLean!CAMERON QUAICH for outstanding contribution to the club over many years: Dai Heather-Hayes!HENDERSON CUP for rescuing wayward microlighters: Fraser Coutts, for his generous assistance in the Harry Beattie incident!
Mike Ashmole receiving one of his two awards (back).
CROSS COUNTRY TANKARD for most memorable flight:
Mike Ashmole for his flight to Fair Isle!
MORRIS LESLIE PLATE for the longest distance flown:
Dave McElroy, for his 2008 round-France voyage!
ALFIE SMITH TROPHY greatest number of airfields visited:
Mike Ashmole, for 34 airfields visited during 2008.
ALAN HOUGHTON PHOTOGRAPHIC SHIELD:
David Martin, for his good foaties!
EEJIT TROPHY, for Person Lacking Professional Skill
Harry Beattie, for his hill-top arrival on Glas Maol, Glenshee!
The exquisitely crafted EEJIT Trophy, as presented to Harry Beattie. It is anticipated that there will be considerable competition for this much sought-after award in the years to come.
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