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| Abbreviation | BAeA |
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| Formation | May 1, 1974 |
The British Aerobatic Association (BAeA) handles all domestic aerobatic competitions in the United Kingdom.
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| Formation | May 1, 1974 |
The British Aerobatic Association (BAeA) handles all domestic aerobatic competitions in the United Kingdom.
It was formed on 1 May 1974. Its members teach and fly aerobatics at many airfields around the United Kingdom, for example, the West London Aero Club at White Waltham Airfield.
The BAeA holds 12-14 aerobatic events around the UK and Ireland each year. As at 2018, the BAeA's Chairman is Steven Todd and the Vice Chairman is Philip Massetti.
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