Cambridge Gliding Centre Soars at Duxford Summer Airshow 2025

The Cambridge Gliding Centre (CGC) made a strong impression at the Duxford Summer Airshow, held on the 21st and 22nd of June 2025. The club showcased two gliders: a Duo Discus (call sign 72) on static display, and an ASK21 (call sign HTV), which thrilled spectators with an aerobatic performance flown by display pilot Brendan O’Brien.

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Saturday saw sweltering temperatures reaching the low 30s°C, while Sunday offered a more pleasant experience in the mid-20s°C range—ideal for a packed airshow weekend.

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The CGC stand proved a popular attraction, drawing steady crowds and generating over 100 entries in the club’s competition. Visitors were invited to answer the question: "How far did our static display glider fly on 2nd June 2025?" for a chance to win one of four glider flights.

CGC’s successful presence at the show was the result of considerable effort and coordination, led by club Chair Phil Atkin and a dedicated team of volunteers who helped run the stand and support operations throughout the weekend.

It was a proud and high-flying weekend for CGC—showcasing the excitement of gliding to thousands of aviation enthusiasts.