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White Horse Model Club
The White Horse Model Club was formed in 1975 and met at the Thomas
Hughes Memorial Hall in Uffington at the foot of the famous Berkshire White Horse chalk figure carved in the hill side, hence the name of the
club and logo. Initially the club catered for all modelling disciplines, and we do mean all. Everything from ducted fan R/C jets through steam
locomotives to detailed plastic models. This often inspired members to 'have a go' at a discipline they had not tried before.
However the club had a predominant core of R/C model aircraft and as the membership profile evolved and venues changed it is this element that is
the mainstream of the club today.
The WHMC prides itself in having a relaxed atmosphere where encouragement and advice are always at hand from its widely experienced
members. Because the WHMC takes a responsible attitude to noise and safety, it has enjoyed good relationships with the landowner, his
tenants and users of the nearby Ridgeway throughout the clubs history.
Though our flying field is not suitable for all types of model aircraft, members do have interests and involvement in everything from indoor
flying to gas turbine jets. The cultivated grass strip is best suited to radio control and is used for a wide mix of sport and scale models. The
WHMC was one of the first clubs in this country to practice aero-towing of gliders and each year organises an informal aero-tow event which has
become a popular for scale gliders and tugs.
The WHMC meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from September to April. The meetings are a mix of club business and guest speakers,
presentations and events. If you would like further details of the program please contact one of the Committee.
Club meetings are held at the Royal British Legion, Challow, Nr. Wantage, Oxfordshire, UK. Meetings start at 7.30pm.
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