LAA members honoured in Royal Aero Club awards
16th February 2021 13:04 Europe/London
The achievements of LAA members at both ends of the age spectrum have been recognised by the annual awards issued by the Royal Aero Club.
Seventeen year-old Ellie Carter, a key member of the LAA’s Youth and Education Support Group, YES, has been awarded the President’s Breitling Certificate for her work in promoting younger people in aviation.
Ernie Horsfall, 102 and still an LAA inspector. Top: Ellie Carter, another award winner
Ernie Horsfall, who at 102 years of age remains an active LAA inspector, received a RAeC Silver Medal for his work as one of the UK’s experts on Jodel aircraft.