Members will be saddened to hear that Peter Jones, of Instrumentation
and Product Support, Ted Fitton of Production, Dunsfold and Association
Members James While and Brian Walden have died; but glad to hear that
Cliff Bore has fully recovered from a heart attack.
Walter John Biggs
John Biggs is looking for information about his grandfather, Walter,
who started a five year apprenticeship with Sopwith from April 1914. He
also served in the RFC but it is not known if he returned to Sopwiths.
If anyone knows anything about Walter Biggs career with Sopwiths please
contact John on 07985 806 885 or by e-mailing
<jbiggs@bun.com>
Joe Turner
I am Joe Turner's son who was works manager at AST Hamble in the
fifties to 1961 (ish!). I am researching some history to do with him
and his work. I remember accompanying him walking round the factory and
looking with pleasure at the aircraft in various stages of
production. These experiences contributed to my education and fueled my
interest later in life in aviation, flying and sailing. If any of
your members have information on my father and the work done at AST, I
would be grateful if you could contact me by email
<johnturner04@mac.com> or by letter to:- John Turner,
Laburnum Cottage, 2 Back St., Clophill, Beds., MK45 4BY.
