Below are a number of photographs categorized by class. All images on this page are copyright by Jan Bassett. If you wish to use any of the images, request permission.

General Shots

General shot of the opening ceremony Lord Mayor of York meets the UK team Lord Mayor of York being shown an F5D model Lord Mayor of York being shown an F5B model The Open Competition prize giving
 
The FAI Flag over the Ebor stand, Knavesmire race course The entrance to the field after the rain of 10 August 2004 The competitors tent and the marquee

 Marcus Moeckli enjoying a very smooth flight with his electric helicopter

 
   
   A line up of all the competitors and their models (≈650kB)  

F5B

Launching the model of Manuel Ramos (ESP) Sergey Sobakin (RUS) passing base A for another climb Claus Tonnesen (DEN) in contemplation awaiting his slot The launch of Claus Tonnesen's model (DEN) Claus Tonnesen's model (DEN) turning at base B
Claus Tonnesen's model (DEN) gliding to base A Fabrice Noro (FRA) Fabrice Noro's model (FRA) in flight Fabrice Noro's model (FRA) climbing away from base A Away goes the model of Johannes Starzinger (AUT)
Heinz Kugler (GER) The model of Heinz Kugler (GER) at base B The model of Heinz Kugler (GER) at base A The landing approach of Marcus Moeckli (SUI) I'll get you
Gen Katayama's model at the moment of release (JPN) Sergey Anashin's model on landing approach (RUS) Sergey Anashin's model again (RUS) The F5B control tents Ray Pike (AUS) returning to the pits after his flight
Remo Frattini's model (ITA) after the battery exploded in flight damaging the elevator servo. Dive for cover - another battery bursts on the ground Jeff Keesaman (USA) walking back after his last flight Marcus Moeckli checking the timing information after his last flight Wolf Fickenscher walking back after another superb flight
 
Wolf Fickenscher acknowledges winning the F5B Championship Remo Frattini (ITA) and others examines his model (well what's visible) after allowing it to stabilise   Individual Winners Team Winners
1st Wolf Fickenscher (GER) 1st Germany

2nd Guntmar Rüb (GER)  

2nd Switzerland  

  3rd Marcus Moeckli (SUI)

  3rd Italy

F5D

         
 
  A late entry for processing from Lachlan Hines (AUS)   Individual Winners Team Winners
1st Jens Bartels (GER) 1st Germany

2nd Dirk Belting (GER)  

2nd USA  

  3rd Marcus Wanner (GER)

  3rd Austria

Banquet

Everyone gathering on the grass as the banquet starts The banquet hall The team from Belgium, their helpers and John Barnes (right), the F5B base B man Robin Gowler giving the introductory speech John Emms (right) presenting the new F5B trophy to Emil Giezendanner (FAI Jury Chairman) for adoption. Bob Smith (Event Director) in the centre background
Wolf Fickenscher, F5B Champion, with the trophy. Robert Mahoney (BEFA Chairman - right) presents Emil Giezendanner with the new F5D trophy Robert Mahoney presents Jens Bartels, F5D Champion, with his trophy. Mike Proctor (Event Manager/Treasurer) presents Remo Frattini with a consolation prize. The Championship sign being autographed by all involved in the Championships.