2013 HAA Symposium at the RAF Museum, Hendon Saturday 16th November

[Chris Royle]

MODS. CAN THIS BE A STICKY UNTIL NOVEMBER 16TH PLEASE? THANKS
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT
Wartime survivors from Spitfire to Dornier, a farewell tribute to the elegant VC-10 after 50 years of service and news of the embryonic Indian Air Force Vintage Flight form the programme for the 2013 HAA Symposium at the RAF Museum, Hendon Saturday 16th November 2013
This year’s confirmed programme and line-up of speakers is as follows;
· A first hand report on the successful recovery of the Dornier 17 from the Goodwin Sands from one of the RAF Museum team
· Mike Edwards will provide us with an insight into the embryonic Indian Air Force Vintage Flight and how it has come together in today’s aviation world. Mike has been instrumental in assisting the Indian Air Force in establishing their Vintage Flight; selecting the aircraft and pursuing their restoration, some to flying condition
· One of the event’s main sponsors, Cranfield Aerospace, will present a kaleidoscope of images from their hangars in the 50s and 60s - some truly historic aircraft many of which have survived to grace our skies today
· Sqn Ldr ‘Cat’ Thompson will recall both the civilian and RAF service history of perhaps Britain’s most beautiful airliner, the VC-10. With first-hand knowledge on the subject matter Cat will provide us with a fascinating insight in to the operation of this classic aircraft in its final - 50th - year of flying
· Sqn Ldr Dunc Mason and Chief Technician Paul Blackah of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will provide an account of the restoration and return to flight of the aircraft that has most recently joined the Flight, Spitfire LFXV TE311
· There will be a tribute to the late Ken Wallis, who was to have been our headline speaker for this year’s Symposium
We are grateful to the following sponsors for their support for this year’s Symposium;
· Vintech
· Cranfield Aerospace
· The estate of the late Fred Kirby
· Aircraft Restoration Company (ARC)

Tickets for this fascinating day of rich aviation insight and history, (including tea and coffee and a private buffet lunch), cost only £20 for HAA members or £25 for non-members. Concessionary free car parking has been arranged for ticket holders.
For more information and to download booking forms, log on to the HAA website Historic Aircraft Association :: representing the interests of historic aircraft owners, pilots, engineers and display organisers or email our Membership Secretary, Wendy Hinchcliffe [email protected] who may also be contacted on 01536 267989 (evenings only please) for further details if required.
Historic Aircraft Association :: representing the interests of historic aircraft owners, pilots, engineers and display organisers

[DaveReidUK]

Sounds like a great programme.

At the risk of sounding a bit mercenary, does the ticket also cover admission (assuming time permits) to the Museum itself ?

[Planemike]

There is no charge for admission to the RAF Museum at any time.......but there is a charge for car parking.

Planemike...