Skinner loft claims top two places
Husband and wife partnership Russ and Denise Skinner took the first two places from when Boston and District Flying Club competed in blustery conditions.
The 107-mile race from Whitby saw an entry of 252 compete.
Mr and Mrs B. Garnham claimed third spot with birds belonging to the lofts of C. and C. Maddison and L.R. Manning completing the top five placings.
Results: 1 and 2 Mr and Mrs R. Skinner 1141.581 and 1141.352 yards per minute, 3 Mr and Mrs B Garnham 1130, 4 C. and C .Maddison 1092, 5 L.R. Manning 1056, 6 Mr and Mrs Garnham 1051, 7 and 8 D. Brackenbury 1038 and 1037, 9 Hardy and Burt 1036, 10 Mr and Mrs Skinner 1035, 11 D Brackenbury 1034, 12 G Kirkham 1032.