Fly-by marks 60th anniversary celebrations
Posted Wed 6th August 2008 at 09:00 THREE Aurigny planes took part in a fly-by to mark Alderney Week's 60th anniversary on Monday.
A trio of Trislanders flew over The Butes at 3.25pm, shortly after the Cavalcade Parade ? Alderney Week's flagship event ? was held.
Alderney Week organiser Ilona Soane-Sands described the fly-by as 'tremendous'.
Mrs Soane-Sands said: 'It was a tremendous event that all the thousands of people who were here will never forget.
'Getting it organised wasn't easy as we had to get a commercial airline to perform something they don't usually do.
'However, they did a magnificent job, so it was well worth all the effort.'
Holidaymaker Paul Steel was thrilled to see the planes.
Mr Steel, from West Yorkshire, said: 'It was a privilege to see the planes.
'Everyone got really excited when the announcement about a big surprise was made. The fly-by was well worth the wait.'
Anthony Adams, from Dorset, said: 'The planes provided a superb spectacle ? I'm delighted I was here to see them.'
Alderney Week runs until 10 August. Visit www.alderneyweek.net to view a full programme of events.
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