Navy to Victory touring aircraft to visit Jersey next week and open up to the general public!
Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Following the success of the Jersey Aero Club Open Day this month, we are inviting club members, aviation enthusiasts, historians and families alike to step back in history as the Jersey Aero Club proudly hosts an exclusive ticketed event to visit and explore this flying museum!

The Douglas R4D is the naval version of the iconic aircraft more commonly known as the C-47 Skytrain, used by the USAAF and Dakota by the RAF. It was used by the US Navy during the Second World War for long-range maritime duties and anti-submarine warfare.

Built in 1944,  ‘Ready 4 Duty’ was delivered to the U.S. Navy Atlantic Special Service Squadron and was used for airborne search and radar. It contributed to the sinking of a German U-boat in February 1945, and is the last of its kind still flying. ‘Ready 4 Duty’ is maintained and operated by the Dallas / Fort Worth Wing of the Commemorative Air Force.

Nigel Hall, Chairman of Jersey Aeroclub said: “We are excited to offer our members and the public the opportunity to get up close to a piece of flying history.

Whilst the DC3 aircraft played a part in Jersey’s connectivity through until the late 70s, the wonderful team of the Commemorative Air Force will be opening up their aircraft to show people around the outside as well as a chance to visit the cockpit of this legendary aircraft.”

Sponsorship Opportunity:

We have the opportunity to support a Corporate session on Wednesday 4th June 2025 with an amazing opportunity to an exclusive VIP tour around the aircraft, day rental of the Clubhouse Boardroom, and much more – for further information please contact our Club Manager as soon as possible for further details.

For further information about the Jersey Aero Club, please e-mail: jv@jerseyaeroclub.com

Showcasing General Aviation in Jersey
Sunday 11th May 2025

Have you ever wondered what goes on in the building opposite the bowling alley on the way to the airport? Well the Jersey Aero Club is now pleased to announce that it will host an Open Day event on Sunday 11th May 2025 from 10a.m. to 4p.m., temporarily opening its doors to the local community to help demystify its activities.

Since 1951, the Jersey Aero Club has built up a rich aviation history in Jersey and is now the main entry point for light private aircraft coming to the island. Jersey Aero Club is a private members club that caters to the local community of aviators and the view from its ‘Aviator’ bar provides the premier location for ‘plane spotting’ in comfort irrespective of the weather.
The Club hosts a Business Centre where office space can be rented for meetings and events, and it also provides office space for third-party aviation themed businesses, and these currently include a flight training school, a private jet charter business, and an aviation engineering business.

Nigel Hall, Chairman of Jersey Aero Club said:
“We are excited to announce that Jersey Aero Club will be hosting an Open Day on Sunday 11th May to create awareness about the Club, its’ facilities, and of the General Aviation (“GA”) focused independent businesses who operate from its premises. On the day we will showcase what our amazing facilities have to offer. We are also pleased to confirm that the Club has partnered with its tenants and some local schools to run aviation-themed art and design competitions. The inspiring creative output from the students will be proudly displayed at the Club leading up to, during, and post the event. We hope that this collaboration will open possibilities for some ‘next gen’ local aviators.

We invite the public to come and  join us in the clubhouse for our Open Day which will be filled with fun, interest and information.”

 

To accompany Jersey Aero Club, its aviation tenants will also be participating in the Open Day:

Channel Islands Aero Services Limited (“CIASL”)

CIASL is a Jersey based aviation engineering business who for the JAC Open Day will host an ‘Open Door’ inter-active event – a must see for anyone interested in mechanics and engineering.

Helping Wings

Helping Wings is Jersey’s flying charity who aims to share the excitement of flying in a light aircraft with local Jersey residents who would otherwise not get the chance to participate in the experience.

Ortac

Ortac is a Jersey-based private jet chartering business, and they will be sharing some of the more unusual aviation career development journeys of their staff, such as the ‘local born and educated pizza delivery boy, to jet pilot’ story.

Skywalker Flight Training

Skywalker Flight Training a local flight training business who launched in Summer of 2024 will be providing information about flight training and flight experiences. Meet pilots and instructors who will give you a flavour of what its like to experience flying and obtaining a license.

The Royal Air Forces Association (“RAFA”)

The Jersey branch of RAFA provides support for veterans and promotes interest within young people for flying as a pathway to an RAF career. Members from the branch will be on hand to provide information about their charity and their forthcoming October 2025 centenary event.

For further information about the Jersey Aero Club Open Day 2025, please e-mail: info@jerseyaeroclub.com