David
Hassard has determined that the RAF Museum at Hendon holds what appears
to be the complete collection of Hawker photographs up to when the
Richmond Road factory closed, as well as many Sopwith glass plate
negatives. They are all stored in correct conservation conditions but
are not catalogued.
David is working with Peter Elliot and Andy Renwick
of the RAFM with a view to seeing if, and in what way, Association
Members can help with this task. Once the needs and procedures are
determined we will be looking for volunteers. If anyone understands the
identification codes used on photographs this information would be
valuable right now. Please call David on 020 85462715.
Christmas Lunch
Another excellent traditional Christmas lunch was enjoyed by 44
Members at the Hawker Centre on 9 December. Our thanks to Ken Batstone
for organising this most festive of social of events, including the
raffle, and to the YMCA management and staff who set up the dining
room, prepared and served the food, and donated a number of bottles.
Updated on 22Feb2010