Editorial

I am sorry this Newsletter is a bit later than usual (I have had a particularly busy time) but I’m sure you will agree that it was worth waiting for. There is a report on the April AGM, accounts of some particularly interesting talks, articles by Members and news of ‘our’ aeroplanes, particularly Tempests.

You will see below how the Kingston Aviation Centenary Project is going from strength to strength. We all owe David Hassard a debt of gratitude as, by his hands-on leadership of the project, he has raised awareness of Hawker, in and around the Borough of Kingston upon Thames, to new heights thus fulfilling the principal aim of our Association. Chris Farara

Details of our September outing to the Museum of Berkshire Aviation are given - please let Barry Pegram know if you are going. This is mainly concerned with Miles aircraft including the M.52 supersonic project.

Also, don’t miss Harry Fraser-Mitchell’s offer of a DVD of his outstanding RAeS Hawk history lecture.

Awaiting space for publication are articles by Allan Abbott, Dave Lee, Peter Ryan and Doug Shorey but please continue to send contributions, preferably by e-mail, to The Editor, Chris Farara, 24 Guildown Road, Guildford, Surrey,
GU2 4EN. Tel. 01483 825955,
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