Their mission was to honour the memory of the Centre’s founder, Tony Hughes, who was a stalwart of the local aviation community. Tony Hughes watches Tuesday's flypast with staff at the Prospect Hospice in Wroughton. “After their graceful tribute, the aircraft returned to their respective bases, having paid their respects in a most fitting manner. In 1984, Tony ventured into microlight flying, becoming a pivotal figure in the development of the XL series flexwing as a series test pilot. His unwavering commitment to the industry was duly recognised in 1993 when he was honoured with senior inspector status by the British Microlight Aircraft Association’s chief inspector.

Source: The Times October 07, 2023 11:21 UTC