CL44 -Current Affairs
The Association's 2007 re union brought together 70 members-and despite London's current level of 'awareness', the event was a huge success. Guests of honour included Captain Elgen Long (Flying Tiger Line), Captain Marvin Beier( Wrangler Blue Bell Aviation) Mr G Leach (Heavylift Cargo Airlines), Flight Engineer D.D.MacDonald (412VIPSquadron RCAF) and Captain Roy Day (BOAC).
Nigel Holden (Transglobe / Tradewinds) brought the sad news that 'Jimphy Harry (F/Eng-formerly with The Lancashire Aircraft Co) had passed away whilst Bryan Grace (F/E BOAC) held the audience spellbound with his recollections of the Avro Lincoln that was used by RR as a flying test bed for the Tyne Engine: His recollection of putting his thumb up from the cockpit and shouting "Start Five" must truly be a one-off (The Lincoln had four Merlins plus a Tyne in the nose.)
Elgin Longs recently published book is a MUST for all aviation enthusiasts-don't fail to buy a copy before it is sold out!
Lastly- here are the details of Dave Priest's funeral:-
WED 4TH JULY 14.15 AT St Peters Church Titchfield Hants
NO FLOWERS
The Association will be represented by a dozen or so members.