A suspected arson attack at a Davidstow aviation club has caused more than £250,000 of damage.

Certified flying instructor Gary Perry, who operates a flying school at Davidstow Flying Club, was reduced to tears after being permitted by the police to survey the devastation at the hangar.

Two Ikarus C42 aircraft, a Van’s RV-R as well as various microlights including a Thruster, two Quantum flex wings and four lightweight flexi aircraft were destroyed in the blaze, which happened on Tuesday, April 11, at around 10.45pm.

The owners of the aircraft have not previously been allowed in the hangar whilst police and fire services carried out their investigations.

It is the second time Davidstow Flying Club has been targeted by an arson attack in recent years.

More than £30,000 worth of damage was caused after the main building was targeted, which destroyed three aircraft.

Read the full story about the incident in next week's Voice, which is published on Wednesday.