At the end of October Hook Library hosted an exhibition of Sopwith, Hawker and BAe Kingston aircraft photographs and models together with the display banners previously seen at the Kingston town centre exhibition. Another success for the Association and David Hassard.
Kingston Aviation Festival Banners
The banners on show at the Festival giving an illustrated history of
the Kingston aircraft industry were very well received. Many visitors
asked if the contents were available to read at leisure. The banners
can now be seen (and downloaded) at www.kingstonaviation.org on the ‘short histories’
pages.
Following the very successful Kingston Aviation Festival this summer, the celebration of the centenary of Kingston's aviation industry continues with an art exhibition in the Kingston upon Thames Museum Art Gallery for 8 weeks from 17th November to 12th January. It is open on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm, and on Thursdays from 10 am to 7 pm.
Original paintings of Kingston designed aircraft are being assembled from collections and there will be on sale new paintings by members of the Guild of Aviation Artists. The exhibition will cover the 100 year history of Kingston aircraft whilst encompassing a wide range of artistic styles and media, including sculpture, silverware and other rare artefacts, as well as a collection of models.
There will be free Saturday afternoon slide-show talks on 1st December and 12th January exploring how artists and illustrators have portrayed Kingston’s Sopwith and Hawker aircraft over the last 100 years (seats may be booked in advance via the Kingston Museum on 020 8547 5006).
A roster of volunteer stewards is needed for half day duties
throughout the 28 days of the exhibition. Please contact David Hassard
on 020 85462715. You can find out more via the contact section of the
website www.kingstonaviation.org.