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There was also a DJ to brighten up the event which was sponsored by Monster Energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most competitors were not aware that there were sensible prizes, but when the presentations were about to begin and the first prize in each of the four age categories was announced, there was a sharp intake of breath as it was revealed that it was a trip in one of the light aircraft they could see in the hangar behind them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mutterings of \u201cI would have tried harder if I had known\u201d were heard. 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