Programme For 2012 at July 2012

 Wed 11th July  The Great Richmond Road Aircraft Factory - David Hassard
 Wed 8th Aug  Social and video
 Wed 5th Sep
 Visit to Fleet Air Arm Museum, Yeovilton
 Wed 12th Sep
 Social and video
 Wed 10th Oct
 The Indonesian Hawk Contract - Les Palmer
 Wed 14th Nov
 A Personal View from St Giles Court - Arthur Brocklehurst
 Wed 12th Dec
 Christmas Lunch
 

David Hassard has made a study of the history of our factory and uncovered the true story.

Les Palmer was our Contracts Manager.

Arthur Brocklehurst represented our main customer, the Ministry of Defence.

Unless stated otherwise, meetings are at the Hawker Centre, Kingston - the old Sports & Social Club - and start at 2.00 pm. Lunch and drinks are available beforehand, tea afterwards, and there is a large, free car park.

To book for the FAA Museum visit please contact Ken Batstone on 01932 229938. The cost is £30 in advance to Ken at the August meeting or by post to 42 Kings Road, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 2RA, for coach travel and all entry charges. You can book to visit the Historic Flight or the Museum reserve collection (90 aircraft) in the morning, you can buy lunch at the Swordfish Restaurant and visit the main museum in the afternoon. The coach (with toilet) will depart from the Hill’s of Hersham depot, Chertsey, at 9.00 am, where there is free parking. There may be a pick-up at BAES Farnborough. You will be advised and sent directions when your cheque is received. Please book and pay by July 31st.