1978 London Gliding Club Duty Pilot Roster – Vintage Aviation Ephemera

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Item ID: 297219195790
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Category: Collectables:Paper & Ephemera:Letters
Condition: In good condition. Please check our images.

1978 London Gliding Club Duty Pilot Roster – Vintage Aviation Ephemera

A rare original record of Britain’s gliding heritage — a must-have for aviation historians, collectors, and glider enthusiasts.

Measurements: approx. 8 1/8 x 13 1/8 inches
Texts: please see images

Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.

Internal notes: QC passed

Step back into the skies of late 1970s Britain, where the roar of engines gave way to the graceful silence of soaring gliders. This original London Gliding Club duty roster from August to November 1978 captures a slice of aviation life at one of the UK’s most respected gliding institutions. Printed on soft blue paper and listing instructors, pilots, and co-pilots scheduled across weekends, this document buzzes with the spirit of dedication, camaraderie, and passion that defined glider clubs of the era. Imagine the early morning dew across Dunstable Downs, the gentle hum of tow planes, and the quiet pride of pilots preparing for flight.

More than just a schedule, this piece of vintage aviation ephemera offers a direct window into Britain’s post-war gliding movement. The London Gliding Club, a cornerstone of UK aviation since the 1930s, played a crucial role in training, community flying, and preserving non-powered flight. This roster lists dozens of names — from instructors to duty pilots — many of whom were regulars and possibly key figures in the gliding community. Preserved in decent condition, it stands as a valuable document of organisational aviation history, with authentic typewritten format and historical formatting, giving it both character and provenance.

For aviation collectors, historians, or anyone with a heart tethered to the skies, this is more than paper — it is a relic of commitment, skill, and British aeronautical heritage. Collecting and preserving such items helps keep the memory of these individuals and their shared passion for flight alive. Whether for research, archival purposes, or personal connection, this piece offers a tangible link to Britain’s gliding legacy, reminding us of the quiet beauty and courage found in flight without engines.