A new publication for a new year - we now have in stock ![]()
"Civil Markings of Japan 2022" ![]()
available at £10 from www.air-britain.co.uk/actbooks/acatalog/Japan2022.html#SID=15![]()
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We also have a special offer on our own European Registers Handbook 2021, now at £19.95![]()
www.air-britain.co.uk/actbooks/acatalog/ERH2021.html#SID=12
Great to see yet another addition to this collection - well worth a visit if you are in the area, checking out the other local tourist spots.A new acquisition for BDAC! ![]()
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Another airframe can now be added to the list of those being exhibited by the Boscombe Down Aviation Collection, namely Beagle Bassett XS743 (B-206Z) which was manufactured in 1964 and first flew on 20 February that year. The aircraft spent more than 40 of its 50 year flying career at Boscombe Down, predominantly on the Empire Test Pilots School. ![]()
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Its last flight was on 7 November 2014 and it is estimated that approx. 1000 test pilots and flight test engineers have been trained in stability and control on the aircraft. ![]()
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Following discussions between senior QinetiQ staff and negotiations with the Collection, a decision has been made to gift the aircraft to Boscombe Down Aviation Collection. ![]()
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Arrangements to prepare the aircraft for movement to Old Sarum are currently being made and it is likely that it will arrive sometime in the next couple of months. ![]()
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This aircraft has had a unique career at Boscombe Down and we are delighted and grateful to management at QinetiQ for their decision to help preserve another piece of aviation heritage.![]()
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Photo credit - Richard Hall
Another UK airfield under threat - and a chance to show your support
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The Milton Keynes Aviation Society (an Air-Britain branch) are kicking off 2022 with their first lecture of the year - ![]()
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Our January event will be a lecture presented live* on 11th January 2022 commencing at 8.00pm. This will consist of a talk on ![]()
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'The Forgotten Air VC's of the Great War'![]()
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by Jim Nicholson.![]()
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During the Great War, some 628 Victoria Crosses were awarded, of which only nineteen were to aviators.![]()
This talk will detail the stories of just four of the lesser known VC recipients with some jaw-dropping accounts of the actions which led to the award of their decoration.![]()
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This meeting will be held at Kents Hill Community Centre, Frithwood Crescent, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes, MK7 6HQ. ![]()
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We comply with the COVID requirements required by the venue with hand sanitiser being available. All visitors are requested to show proof of double vaccination or a negative COVID test within 48 hours of the meeting and invited to wear face-masks whilst in the premises.![]()
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*Any alterations to the meeting arrangements due to changes in Government requirements will be posted on 'mkas.co.uk' ![]()
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Potential visitors should register their interest via Chris Bosworth at cj.bos@ntlworld .com![]()
Doors open at 7.30 p.m. and lectures begin at 8.00 p.m.![]()
Visitors £5.00 or Annual Membership £22.00
Something of interest in the winter months - if potential restrictions allow - from 27 December to 20 February![]()
www.iwm.org.uk/events/spitfire-evolution-of-an-icon
Spitfire: Evolution of an Icon
www.iwm.org.uk
27 December to 20 February IWM Duxford Air Space Conservation Hall Free event with general admission Book Tickets See a world first at IWM Duxford – the largest collection of Spitfires under one roo...
