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	Bognor Birdman. Official Bognor Birdman site. You have got to be kidding.
		The Bognor Birdman event first started on the South coast of Britain in Selsey in 1971, where a prize was given for anyone who could fly the grand distance of 50 yards.
		After a few years the event started to attract quite a crowd and in 1978 the term Bognor Birdman was coined when the event moved to its present location in Bognor Regis.
		Most people taking part in the Bognor Birdman competition are well meaning folks, trying to do their bit for charirty, and have no intention of winning the competition.
	www.bognorbirdman.com (741 words)

	shrinkette: Mysteries of human behavior II
		In the Telegraph: "The International Bognor Birdman Festival."
		International Bognor Birdman combines the sublime with the ridiculous.
		Today's Birdman is a mix of eccentric madness and intense competition, all wrapped in boundless enthusiasm.
	shrinkette.blogspot.com /2005/08/mysteries-of-human-behavior-ii.html (263 words)

	Bognor Regis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Bognor Regis railway station is situated on a branch line from the West Coastway Line.
		The 18:34 runs on weekdays, from Bognor Regis to Portsmouth Harbour, and has become famous after being the subject of the song "18:34" by the influential folk-tronica band "Shout the Image".
		Bognor Regis is also known for being panda-free, as exemplified in the Weebl cartoon Cucumbers
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bognor_Regis (698 words)

	Is it a bird...is it a plane? No, it's the Birdman of Bognor! \| 24dash.com - Showbiz & Slap Dash
		The annual International Bognor Birdman contest, at Bognor Regis in West Sussex, which is listed on the Strange Britain website, celebrates attempts by humans to defy gravity.
		The International Birdman Trophy 2006, awarded for the longest distance flight, was jointly won by Tony Hughes and Ron Freeman.
		Mr Hughes, of Marlborough, Wiltshire, achieved a distance of 84.4 metres in The X Plane III and Mr Freeman, of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, achieved a distance of 83.8 metres in the Geordie Flyer Hang Glider.
	www.24dash.com /showbiz_slapdash/10284.htm (303 words)

	Virgin Atlantic International Birdman 2003
		The sky was grey, a feeling of imminent rain filled the air and a cold wind was gusting along the promenade.
		Despite the weather the crowds turned out to watch Bognor's annual festival of daring flyers, wishful thinkers and should know betters.
		The Bognor Regis Film Workshop were covering the event with the aim of creating a film archive of life in Bognor Regis.
	www.bognor-regis.org /bognor/birdman2004/birdman2004.htm (445 words)

	Birdman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Robert Franklin Stroud, the "Birdman of Alcatraz", famous for raising birds in prison
		Birdman (EP), an EP by the British band Ride.
		International Bognor Birdman, a competition where people attempt to fly with home-made contraptions
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Birdman (216 words)

	BBC NEWS \| England \| Southern Counties \| Bognor birdman makes it a record
		Birdman veteran Ron "Bald Eagle" Freeman has flapped his way into the record books after flying nearly 80m off the end of Bognor Pier.
		Bizarrely dressed competitors from across the world took part in the annual Bognor Birdman contest.
		Before the competition a spokesman said: "This year the International Bognor Birdman competition promises to be one of the most exciting as these two contestants fight for supremacy with contestants from eight other countries.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/england/southern_counties/4168538.stm (391 words)

	Bognor Regis Sussex from the Sussexcoast web pages
		The magnificent Bognor Birdmen have received a major New Year boost with the news that Virgin Atlantic is to sponsor the 2003 event.
		The deal with Virgin Atlantic, which will see the company sponsor the event as part of the airline’s celebration of the 2003 centenary of flight, was brokered by the International Bognor Birdman Steering Group, whose Chairman is John Stride, Head of Leisure Services at Arun District Council.
		He said: "The Bognor Birdman has always been the first and best in its field and with this new sponsorship from Virgin Atlantic we are confident of the success of this year’s event.
	www.sussexcoast.co.uk /bognor-regis/03.php (381 words)

	Bognor Regis Branson's Birdman Bid in Bognor Regis
		Bognor Regis Branson's Birdman Bid in Bognor Regis
		In addition to taking part, the Virgin chairman will be handing out prizes to the successful competitors in the three classes: fancy dress, Leonardo da Vinci and serious flier.
		This comes after recent news that Virgin Atlantic will be providing £25,000 sponsorship for the event, which is to be held on 31st August.
	www.bognor-regis.co.uk /opus119.html (259 words)

	Scotland on Sunday - UK - Birdmen bid to glide into record books (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Several hopefuls from across the globe were launching their magnificent flying machines in the race to win the as yet unclaimed £25,000 jackpot by reaching 100 metres or more.
		Mr Gunn, whose partner Rhona and daughters Kate and Grace were in Bognor to watch his attempt, said he had "absolutely no chance of winning" shortly before he crashed into the water 19.4 metres out.
		Last year, the six-year reign of Birdman veteran Ron 'Bald Eagle' Freeman, from Northumberland, was broken by newcomer Tony Hughes from Marlborough who flew 82.5 metres, breaking the Eagle's lifetime best of 81 metres.
	scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com /uk.cfm?id=1817842005 (431 words)

	Justgiving - International Birdman of Bognor (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
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		For those of you who have never heard of the International Birdman of Bognor event we advise you to visit www.birdman.org.uk to see what it's all about.
		In brief, a platform is built on top of the pier in Bognor Regis and from here the contestants spread their wings in an effort to fly as far as possible.
	www.justgiving.com /airbob (441 words)

	e-Travel Blackboard: Australia's Number One Industry Newsletter
		The Bognor Birdman is now an internationally recognised event with entrants from all over the world.
		This famous competition challenges individuals to achieve human powered flight from the end of the pier in Bognor Regis, where competitors aim for the coast of France although they traditionally land in the English Channel.
		“We are very honoured that Virgin Atlantic has chosen The International Birdman on Bognor Pier to celebrate the 100 years of flight.
	www.etravelblackboard.com /index.asp?id=19874&nav=2 (715 words)

	Taipei Times - archives (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Organized by the Taipei County Government (台北縣政府) and sponsored by the Hontai Life insurance company (宏泰人壽), the Taiwan Birdman Competition is based on the UK's annual International Bognor Birdman competition, at which scores of amateur aviators leap off Bognor Regis pier in an attempt to defy gravity, strapped to wacky homemade flying machines.
		First held in 1971 and originally known as the Birdman Rally, the now famous UK event was initially held in the little-known West Sussex seaside town of Selsey.
		Organizers of the Taiwan Birdman Competition don't expect any of the participants to fly that far and have instead set the minimum distance of 10m, at which competitors are eligible for the chance to take the top prize.
	www.taipeitimes.com /News/feat/archives/2004/08/27/2003200479 (798 words)

	Birdman Org Baby Birth & Maternity (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		INTERNATIONAL BOGNOR BIRDMAN There's a pounds 25,000 prize for the "birdman" who swoops 100m or more off the end of Bognor Regis Pier.
		Welcome to the official website for the International Bognor Birdman 2006.
		The Birdman is a flight competition for human powered flying machines held...
	mymaternity.educationnews.org /birdman-org.html (234 words)

	Birdman Of Bognor Soars To Victory (from This Is Local London)
		Birdman Of Bognor Soars To Victory (from This Is Local London)
		A Wimbledon worker went on a flight of fancy with a papier mch head and soared his way to daring heights at the International Bognor birdman competition.
		Ed Hall, market analyst at Domestic and General in Wimbledon, merrily threw himself off the infamous Bognor Regis pier on Sunday with a bunch of other would-be flyers and fell 40ft into the sea.
	www.thisislocallondon.co.uk /archive/display.var.150096.0.birdman_of_bognor_soars_to_victory.php (207 words)

	JM Video UK - Wedding Video Productions in Sussex
		A unique blend of traditional seaside fun, rural tranquillity and centuries of heritage, the three towns and delightful villages of the Arun District - Sussex by the Sea have something to offer everyone, whether you’re planning a holiday, short break or day trip.
		With over 14 miles of beautiful coastline, Sussex by the Sea embraces the lively seaside resorts of Bognor Regis and Littlehampton.
		2003 Seaside award winner Bognor Regis and 2003 European Blue Flag award winner Littlehampton have had a succession of prestigious awards for cleanliness and safe swimming.
	www.jmvideo.co.uk /sussex.htm (467 words)

	bliss: travel - Bognor
		The weather was a bit disappointing but not unusual for an English summer.
		We arrived in Bognor early and found a good vantage point.
		Check out the International Bognor Birdman Rally website for further details about future events.
	www.theblisspages.com /travel/bognor.php (412 words)

	Arun International Bognor Birdman 2004 - Flyers Announced! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The event continues to excite on an international level with entrants from
		Ron Freeman — five-time winner of the Bognor Birdman, hopes that this will be his year for glory, once again setting his sights on the £25,000 jackpot prize if he flies over 100 metres.
		For further details on this event please contact Marketing and Events at Arun District Council on telephone: 01903 737500, e-mail: birdman@arun.gov.uk, or visit the official Birdman website at www.birdman.org.uk.
	www.arun.gov.uk /cgi-bin/buildpage.pl?mysql=1697 (263 words)

	Holiday Parks and Caravans in Bognor Regis at Riverside Holidays (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		You'll find plenty to occupy you throughout the season in Bognor Regis and nearby.
		Rousing evening of free entertainment by the Bognor Regis Concert Band.
		International Flying Competition from the end of Bognor Regis Pier, now in it's 33rd year.
	www.rivcentre.co.uk /events.asp (319 words)

	Special events - Out of the ordinary : Enjoy England
		This knockout tournament between teams featuring international and champion players of the British tournament game has been held at Tinsley Green, Crawley since the 1930s.
		Perhaps the daftest of the lot is the International Bognor Birdman competition, which takes place in July in Bognor Regis.
		Huge crowds gather to watch as competitors try to defy the rules of gravity by attempting to fly in a human powered flying machine.
	www.enjoyengland.com /ideas/inspirational-ideas/events/special-events/out-of-the-ordinary.aspx (484 words)

	World Aviation Systems Australia > Press Releases
		The most quirky and unconventional project planned for the celebration is Virgin Atlantic's sponsorship of the annual 'Bognor Birdman' event in August.
		This infamous competition challenges individuals to achieve human powered flight from the end of the pier in Bognor Regis, where competitors aim for the coast of France although they traditionally land in the English Channel - with the furthest distance achieved to date standing at 89.2m.
		We are looking forward to seeing if the 'Virgin Atlantic International Bognor Birdman 2003' will produce a contender that achieves 100m human powered flight to take home the £25,000 prize and two free Upper Class return tickets with Virgin Atlantic."
	www.worldaviation.com.au /press/virgin_030103.asp (457 words)

	The Sun Online - News: Flying cow Geronimoo!
		The skateboarding beast was one of dozens of wacky entrants in yesterday’s International Bognor Birdman contest.
		Cow-pilots Lawrence Harrison and Bob Dix of Shepherd’s Bush, West London, were bidding for a £25,000 prize for anyone who could “fly” 100 metres off Bognor Regis pier in West Sussex.
		Although none of the 36 entrants — including a NASA engineer — managed to stay aloft for the distance they did manage to raise a chuckle.
	www.thesun.co.uk /article/0,,2-2004310357,00.html (209 words)

	[DtM] Birdman Competition (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		By June it will be hot again and the idea of jumping into the ocean will seem much more appealing.
		This truly unique event, modeled after the Virgin Atlantic International Bognor Birdman will occur on Macmillan Pier in Provincetown, MA.
		The Birdman event celebrates our quest to fly, our passion for creativity and our willingness to make complete fools of ourselves.
	mailman.mit.edu /pipermail/dtm/2003-December/000033.html (282 words)

	Wiltshire Microlight Centre (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Tony Hughes has won the title of overall winner 2004 Bognor Birdman Competition, covering the futhest distance and being in the air the longest!
		Tony modified a Pegasus hanglider especially for the event and covered a distance of 82.5 metres in 12.54 seconds.
		In the meantime please visit the Bognor Birdman website by clicking on the link below.
	www.wiltsmicrolights.com /photogallery/birdman/birdman.html (75 words)

	Bognor Regis Bognor Birdman 2005 in Bognor Regis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Bognor Regis Bognor Birdman 2005 in Bognor Regis
		This year's Bognor Birmdan event will take place over two days, Saturday and Sunday 20th and 21st of August 2005.
		Bognor Regis Yacht Club Races start at the Yacht Club Bognor Rocks Trophy Inter Club Cadet Race comprising Bognor Regis/ Felpham and Pagham
	www.bognor-regis.co.uk /opus341.html (99 words)

	Bognor International Birdman, 2005 pictures from team sports photos on webshots
		Bognor International Birdman, 2005 pictures from team sports photos on webshots
		Photos taken during day of The Flatulent Fairies participation in the Bognor International Birdman event on 21st August 2005.
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	community.webshots.com /album/429830363HhtmPl/0 (285 words)

	INDUSTRY BRIEFS. \| Operations > Shipping from AllBusiness.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The suspension came just a week after the airline made its inaugural flight from Dusseldorf to Kabul.
		Virgin Atlantic Airways is sponsoring the annual International Bognor Birdman event as part of a series of initiatives for 2003 to commemorate 100 years of flight.
		Sir Richard Branson is said to have confirmed that he will be an entrant in the event, while a team of Virgin Atlantic apprentice engineers will also take part in the Magnificent Flight category aiming to beat the existing record of 89.2m and
	www.allbusiness.com /operations/shipping-air-freight/620755-1.html (585 words)

	NHPC ~ Hall of Fame
		The Birdman is all about building a wing with a wing span of no more than 30ft !
		Here's what the BBC said about the 2005 Bognor Birdman Compitition
		Talking to him after this years compitition he told me a new rig was in development for the 2006 event.
	nhpc.org.uk /hallfame.php (543 words)

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