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On Wednesday 11 November John Parker was scheduled to talk on BAE Systems heritage programme. Unfortunately John has to attend a meeting in the USA on that date and so will be unable to give us his talk. This will be rescheduled for a later date,
However, the good news is that Harry Fraser-
There will be a committee meeting in the morning.
Sir Sydney Camm Memorial Appeal -
An appeal is to be launched at 1.00 pm on Saturday 14th November at the Artique Gallery, 53 High Street, Eton, SL4 6BL
Hawker Association Members are invited to the launch event which will be opened by the Mayor of Windsor in the presence of a gathering of World War II veteran heroes.
A buffet lunch will be served from 2.00 pm and prints, cards and original works will be for sale. 15% of the net wholesale value will be donated to three charities: the Sir Sydney Camm Memorial Appeal, the Bomber Command Memorial Appeal and the Mayor of Windsor's chosen charity, the Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research.
RSVP to the Artique Gallery (01753 865253/857375; 
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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
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1 Nov 2009 Sadly we have learnt of the death of John Chacksfield (Aerodynamics Department). There will be a Memorial Service at 2pm on Wednesday 4th November at St Paul's Church, Church Road, East Molesey. The Church is located at the junction with Palace Road. His wife Maureen has said all are welcome.
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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-
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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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