British pilots in Menorca's II International Air Race

This is the second year that the handicapped race has been held on the island; last year's event attracting pilots from as far afield as the U.K., Ireland, Italy and France. Some fifty aircraft are expected to participate this year including jet engined planes and turboprops, such as the Cessna Citation, Cessna 152 or Pilatus PC12.

On Saturday, pilots will contest the Isle of Mallorca Trophy, with cash prizes of 250, 150 and 100 euros being presented with a replica of the trophy to the contestants finishing in first, second and third places.

Sunday will see the holding of the Isle of Menorca Trophy with the top three receiving a copy of the trophy and 500, 300 and 200 euros.

Last year's event attracted substantial press coverage, not only on the island but also on Spanish TVE and the BBC.