Duxford Aviation Society, with David Norman
This evening we’ll be hearing from David Norman, from the Civil Aircraft Section of The Duxford Aviation Society. They’re a partner organisation of The Imperial War Museum, responsible for the restoration and preservation of the 13 aircraft of the British Airliner Collection.
Notable aircraft that we can expect to hear about include G-AXDN, the fastest ever Concorde, DH Comet G-APDB, the first jet airliner to cross the Atlantic with fare-paying passengers, and Vickers Viscount G-ALWF, the oldest turbine-powered airliner in the world.
We will hear about how the post-war British airliner industry achieved a world-leading position and then lost it again, and how the Airliner Collection developed from a single aircraft in 1974 to those 13 examples of that history that it looks after today. Their individual stories will be covered, including the various ways that they all arrived at Duxford!
It promises to be another fascinating evening, and you can get your tickets in advance at £10pp here. All proceeds, of course, go towards the ongoing restoration of “Vagabond”!
Heathrow Aircraft Enthusiasts Fair - Kempton Park Racecourse
On Sunday 22nd March we will be back on the road to the Heathrow Aircraft Enthusiasts Fair which is taking place at Kempton Park Racecourse from 10:30am to 3pm.
We will have a range of diecast aircraft models, our very own BHT merchandise, aviation memorabilia and lots more for sale.
Adult admission £5
Children £3 (under 5’s free)
We look forward to seeing you there!
"Flying the Catalina", with Richie Piper
Join us as Richie talks to us about flying the only airworthy Consolidated Catalina flying boat G-PBYA, “Miss Pick Up”, in Europe.
Not only can we expect to hear about flying this unique aircraft, and it’s characteristics, Richie will also give some insight into where he’s flown and displayed her. He has also researched the history of the type and we can expect to hear about locations around the world that he has visited which have seen Catalina operations.
You can secure your place/s for what we expect to be another fascinating talk in advance here, or pay on the door on the night. Thanks for your support!
