Next Event
On Wednesday 9 December the Xmas Lunch is at the Hawker Centre commencing at 12.30 for 1pm; NOTE the earlier time; Details and Menu. There will NOT be a committee meeting in the morning.
The visit to Rolls-
This year’s BBQ on 10 June was a much higher standard than last year; story.
The well attended 6th AGM on 8 April was followed by a talk and flying demonstration of a model Harrier by Jim Morley Video; story,
On 11 March Chris Hodson, son of ‘Mr Hawk’ Gordon gave a talk on Henry Folland; story.
On 11 February Dr Michael Pryce returned to talk about the importance of testing VSTOl projects; story.
21 March David Talbot of the Second World War Experience Centre would like to interview anyone with memories of life during WWII (not just from people who served in the Forces but also from those who worked in Britain or just lived through it). Interviews would be recorded for the Centre's oral history archive. If you would like to support this worthwhile historical effort please call David on 020 8657 7584.
On 10th December 2008 60 Members and Guests attended the 6th annual Xmas Lunch at the YMCA Hawker Centre in Richmond Road, Kingston. Story
On 11 November Guy Black came to tell us about his life and work restoring and operating Hawker biplanes. Story.
Association Ties are available at a cost of £7.50. Details
Are you a Member ?
If you have worked for Hawkers or a successor company you are probably eligible to
join. Check the list of
qualifying companies. The subscription for 2009 is only £5.
Membership Application form; PDF Document (3kb)
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On Monday 30 November there is a RAeS General Meeting, to discuss reversing the move of the Library and Careers Centre from Hamilton Place to Farnborough; it will be held at No 4 Hamiilton Place at 10.30 am.
The future of two key parts of the Society headquarters service to members is at stake and members of the RAeS, particularly voting grades (FELLOWS & MEMBERS), are encouraged to attend. There are more details at http://www.newlib.co.uk
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Most of the talks given to the Association are videoed by Richard Cannon. If you missed a talk many are available as a video DVD; List
11 Oct 2009 Newsletter 25 (Autumn) is available online.
Hunter One -
Sea Harrier Spares
Art Nalls who is going to fly Sea Harrier XZ439 on the US air show circuit wonders
if anyone has any suitable spares hiding in tool boxes or desk drawers. If you have
please e-
.
The BAES Retirement Association Kingston has been mentioned at meetings. They meet at the Kingston Working Men’s Club & Institute, 25 Old London Road near the row of old style phone boxes, on the first Tuesday of the month (not January) at 2pm. Pension updates are very useful and there are activities like Bingo, Countdown and Quizes.
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