The Knox Model Aircraft Club's flying ground is an all-grass area large enough to comprise five circles, three of which have a concrete centre pad. It is used for all major Melbourne competitions, including State Championship Aerobatics.

On Wednesday 2nd February, Melbourne suffered 24 hours of continuous rain, resulting in flooded areas in many suburbs.

Photographs are courtesy of Frank McPherson.

This is the view from the edge of Stud Road at 10:30 am Thursday morning.
Clearly visible is the height that the flood waters had reached overnight -
the flotsam and jetsam against the fence and gates. At it's peak, the
pine log railings would have been totally submerged.

Tony Smith, one of the wags on the Barton Forum, had the right idea!

The carpark area, barbeque, open pavilion, and behind that the toilet block.

The entire flying area - not a concrete pad to be seen.
The open pavilion is to the right in the background.

The following Sunday, the team race fraternity and the Springvale Club still held their Simple Rat Race and Simple Goodyear competitions, and there is surprisingly little debris remaining after the flood waters drained away - but the grass was certainly well-watered ! ! !