Grahame and Graham (Junior) Vaughan became good friends of mine when they came to the Florida in the late

                      eighties to learn to fly. As Father and Son they have an avid interest in all things mechanical, especially older

                      machinery. Being typically British, they have a collection of older items which includes a 1946 Aeronca Chief 

                     aeroplane  (airworthy), various vintage motorcycles and vintage stationary engines. Presently they are building

                     a three wheel car called a Pembelton, this utilizes Citroen 2CV mechanicals. (See links)

                    THE AERONCA CHIEF

                                The Vaughans restored this 1946 Aeronca Chief following its importation from the USA.

                                                     Graham Senior hand painted the Indian Chief's head on the doors.

In flight, 2006

Here is a great view to illustrate the location of Eastbach (Spence) airfield. Note the rolling terrain.

                       They keep and fly their Aeronca from a this grass airfield in The Forest of Dean, click here for a link to Spence Airfield

Graham Snr. and Jnr. with the Subaru WRC they maintain and support.

                                                                                  The Continental C-65 after overhaul.

THE MOTORCYLES

                     1931 Norton 16H, 500cc                                                             1926  Douglas EW, 350cc

1963 James Sport Captain                                                            1955  Velocette LE

THE CARS

                                      Austin Seven restored by the Vaughans

                                          The Pembleton (Hazel) under construction (August 2002)

                                                 1926 Bamford open crank, Capacity a massive 6hp. It weighs about 6lbs short of half a ton.