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1. Spoke to Simon Peart Wednesday afternoon and he confirmed that everything was in order. The weather was sunny with light winds and they were hoping to stop off for the night south of Saintes with a view of arriving at Tarbes between 10.00-12.00 Friday.
2. Spoke to Terry Scholey Thursday afternoon and he indicated that he anticipated that the weather will fine, good visability with light North to North east winds.
Arranged to speak with Terry 05.45 Friday.
3. Spoke with Simon Peart Thursday afternoon and he informed me that they arrived at Tarbes at 11.30 and the weather was sunny, light winds and good visability. I informed Simon of the conversation with Terry Scholey and following a discussion it was agreed to liberate at around 06.00 Friday provided that my conversation with Terry was possitive and good visability at Tarbes.
4.Spoke with Simon Peart at 04.45am and following a discussion it was decided to get ready for an early morning liberation. At that time it was dark.
5. Spoke with Terry Scholey at 05.45am and he confirmed that the conditions were ideal for as early morning liberation, light and variable winds at the race point turning north westerly as the convoy headed north with sunshine in abundance, visibility throughout very good.
The forecast for Saturday for the British mainland is sunshine and light and variable winds.
6. Spoke to Simon Peart and following a further discussion it was decided to liberate and the earliest opportunity will be 06.15.
7. Rang Simon again at 06.20am and was informed that the birds were liberated at 06.15am in a light and variable wind with the sun rising in the east,they left the race point without circling.
8. Many thanks to all concerned.
Paul Clements.
Race advisor.
