Lincolnshire’s Year of Aviation

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Newark Air Museum is an active partner in Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire (AHL) and in 2012 AHL is hosting a series of events entitled Lincolnshire’s Year of Aviation – below are a few more details about what’s being organised.

“Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire (AHL) is funded by a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) award of £436,000 and throughout 2012 the AHL Team will be organising a series of events and talks at venues across Lincolnshire which will highlight the county’s diverse aviation heritage and history.

17th April 2012 – Augsburg Raid 70th Anniversary Talk
An evening talk by the aviation historian Robert Owen to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the RAF’s major daylight bombing raid on the MAN diesel factory in Augsburg, Southern Germany.
Venue: The Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa, Lincs, LN10 6QG

16th May 2012 – Falklands Campaign 30th Anniversary
“Sailing With The Queen” An evening talk by Chief Pattisier Stephen Hallam about his exploits from pampering passengers luxuriously cruising around the world to suddenly being thrown into the cold and stark reality of the South Atlantic Campaign.
Venue: The Branston Hall Hotel, Branston, Lincoln, LN4 1PD

June 2012 – RFC Talk
Talk by aviation historian Andy Johnson about the formation of the Royal Flying Corps and its connections to Lincolnshire and early aviation. Date and venue to be confirmed.

29th September 2012 – Tribute to the Eagle Squadrons Memorial Unveiling & Talk
Memorial unveiling at Kirton in Lindsey Town Hall, followed by a talk by Phil Bonner, Aviation Development Officer, AHL about the American Air Force Squadrons that were based at RAF Kirton in Lindsey during World War II.
Venue: The Town Hall, Kirton in Lindsey, North Lincs DN21 4LZ

14th to 28th October 2012 – Cuban Missile Crisis, Tour & Talks
A series of talks and events covering the period of the Cuban Missile Crisis which occurred 50 years ago that month; these will include a talk by aviation historian John Boyce and an escorted coach tour of several Cold War locations across Lincolnshire.

Advanced booking arrangements for each event will be posted on the AHL website approximately 3 months before the date of the event; proceeds from each event will go towards an event related service charity.”

http://www.aviationheritagelincolnshire.com

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Below are further details of the first AHL Talk of Lincolnshire’s Year of Aviation and how to get tickets for this charity fund raising event for ‘Flights for Life’.

“17th April 2012 – Augsburg Raid 70th Anniversary Talk

Seventy years ago on 17th April 1942 a daring low level daylight bombing raid was mounted by Bomber Command from squadrons based at the two Lincolnshire airfields of RAF Waddington and RAF Woodhall Spa. The target for the raid was the MAN diesel factory in Augsburg, Southern Germany.

Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire (AHL) is organising an evening talk by the aviation historian Robert Owen to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of this iconic raid at the Petwood Hotel at Woodhall Spa, which will start at 7.30pm.

The Augsburg Raid was mounted by a combined force of 12 Lancaster aircraft from 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron at RAF Waddington and 97 Squadron at RAF Woodhall Spa. Not only did the raid target a vital factory to the German U-Boat production programme but it also helped prove the viability of the Avro Lancaster as a main force Royal Air Force (RAF) bomber. These aspects of the raid will be explored by Rob Owen, who will also highlight the award of the Victoria Cross to the raid’s leader Squadron Leader John Nettleton; plus several other awards including DFCs, DFMs and a DSO.

Admission to the event will cost £5.00 per person, with proceeds being donated to the ‘Flights for Life’ charity. Tickets need to be booked in advance by contacting AHL via e-mail phil(AT)aviationheritagelincolnshire.com or by telephoning 01529 308135/ 01529 308172.

Venue:
The Petwood Hotel
Woodhall Spa
Lincs
LN10 6QG

Updates about the events being organised by AHL can be found on their website at www.aviationheritagelincolnshire.com ”

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Perhaps the link below might encourage people to visit some of the aviation sites around Lincolnshire this year!

http://www.key.aero/view_news.asp?ID=49 ... n=historic

However don’t forget your 2012 Aviation Passports from Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire!

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Below are further details of the next AHL Talk in Lincolnshire’s Year of Aviation and how to get tickets for this charity fund raising event for ‘Flights for Life’.

“16th May 2012 – Falklands Campaign 30th Anniversary Talk
“Sailing With The Queen”

This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Falklands Campaign, which saw a British Task Force sail to the South Atlantic Ocean to liberate the Falkland Islands that had been invaded by Argentina.

Lincolnshire played an active part in the campaign through the Black Buck bombing raids that were planned at RAF Waddington. However Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire (AHL) has chosen to commemorate the campaign in a slightly different format, but still with a Lincolnshire connection.

Lincolnshire resident Stephen Hallam was Chief Pattisier on the Cunard liner the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) and he will give a talk entitled, “Sailing With The Queen” on 16th May 2012 at 7.30pm at the Branston Hall Hotel, Branston, Lincoln. Stephen will highlight his exploits from pampering passengers luxuriously cruising around the world to suddenly being thrown into the cold and stark reality of the South Atlantic Campaign.

Like many Cunard liners before her the QE2 was hastily modified into a troop carrier, through the addition of helicopter landing pads; installation of temporary fuel pipes to allow for refuelling at sea; and converting public lounges into troop accommodation. The QE2 set sail from Southampton on 12th May 1982, with around 650 volunteer crewmembers; and carrying nearly 3,000 troops of the Fifth Infantry Brigade, which was the main British land fighting force. Details of that epic voyage to South Georgia will be the main highlight of Stephen Hallam’s talk.

Admission to the event will cost £5.00 per person, with proceeds being donated to the ‘Flights for Life’ charity. Tickets need to be booked in advance by contacting AHL via e-mail phil(AT)aviationheritagelincolnshire.com or by telephoning 01529 308135/ 01529 308172.

Venue:
The Branston Hall Hotel
Branston
Lincoln
LN4 1PD

Updates about the events being organised by AHL can be found on their website at www.aviationheritagelincolnshire.com ”

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You’ll need to be quick if you want to see the BBC Look North I-player footage of yesterday’s Augsburg Commemorations
It starts @ 18.29min and runs to 22.07 on the link includes some nice archive footage!

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I thought that it might be of interest to add details of the post-event news release from AHL, which has just been circulated; it may whet a few appetites for future talks.

“Augsburg Raid 70th Anniversary Talk – A great success!

Seventy years to the day after the daring low level daylight bombing raid on the MAN diesel factory in Augsburg, Southern Germany was mounted by Bomber Command; Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire (AHL) hosted a talk at the Petwood Hotel, Woodhall Spa, Lincs.

Aviation historian Robert Owen gave an illuminating and detailed overview of how the raid was mounted; the rationale behind it; and the lessons learnt about that type of low-level daylight raid.

Around one hundred and fifty (150) people gathered at the Petwood Hotel, very close to one of the two Lincolnshire RAF bases from where the raid was mounted on an important factory in the German U-Boat production programme.

Special guest for the evening was Patrick Dorehill, a former member of 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron; and Patrick flew as Squadron Leader John Nettleton’s second pilot on the raid. Squadron Leader John Nettleton’s grandson James Nettleton was also a special guest of AHL, along with several other World War II veterans.

The Augsburg Raid was mounted by a combined force of 12 Lancaster aircraft operating from Lincolnshire with 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron at RAF Waddington and 97 Squadron at RAF Woodhall Spa; with significant diversionary tactics being deployed by several other RAF squadrons. The raid helped shape Bomber Command’s future operations; helped prove the viability of the Avro Lancaster as a main force RAF bomber; and resulted in the award of the Victoria Cross to the raid’s leader Squadron Leader John Nettleton, plus several other awards including DFCs, DFMs and a DSO

Proceed from the talk are being donated to the ‘Flights for Life’ charity, which is based in Lincolnshire.

Updates about further events being organised by AHL can be found on their website at www.aviationheritagelincolnshire.com ”

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AHL’s Falkland’s Anniversary talk ‘Sailing With The Queen’ has secured a national listing on the BBC Hands On History website!

Tickets are still available for what looks set to be an interesting evening on May 16th.

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Anyone ’Sailing With The Queen’ tomorrow night at Branston, Lincoln?

Some aviation content I believe through reference to helicopter landing deck conversion etc.

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I am currently trying to get confirmation of the details of AHL’s next talk ‘World War One Aviation in Lincolnshire’; however information has gone live on the BBC Things To Do Website it takes place on Saturday 23rd June more details in here!

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Details of the World War I talk on Saturday 23rd June are now available:

“23rd June 2012- Talk
“World War One Aviation In Lincolnshire”
- Its airfields & aircraft industry

To mark the one hundredth (100) anniversary of the formation of the Royal Flying Corps Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire (AHL) is hosting a talk by Andy Johnson entitled "World War One Aviation in Lincolnshire" on Saturday 23rd June 2012.

Lincolnshire’s location and open countryside made it an ideal location for the development of airfields during World War I. My mid-1915 Lincoln itself had become one of the top five aircraft manufacturing centres, with more than 5000 aircraft being built there, by companies such as Robey; Ruston, Proctor & Co Ltd; Clayton & Shuttleworth; and Marshall & Son.

Aviation historian Andy Johnson’s talk on Saturday 23rd June 2012 takes place at 2.00pm at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel Lincoln. Andy will look at the formation of the Royal Flying Corps and provide an overview the county’s early airfields and its aircraft industry.

The afternoon event will also include the official launch of a new commemorative booklet entitled “Lincolnshire Aviation in World War One” that has been published in association with the Airfield Research Group, about the county’s World War I era aviation history.

Admission to the event will cost £5.00 per person, with proceeds being donated to the ‘Flights for Life’ charity. Tickets must be booked in advance by contacting AHL via e-mail dave(AT)aviationheritagelincolnshire.com or by telephoning Debbie Roberts on 01529 308172, or Dave Harrigan MBE on 01529 30813.

Venue:
Doubletree Hilton Hotel Lincoln
Brayford Wharf North
Lincoln
LN1 1YW
2pm

Updates about this and other events being organised by AHL can be found on their website at http://www.aviationheritagelincolnshire.com ”

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Like the previous talk AHL’s next talk “World War One Aviation In Lincolnshire” has secured a national listing on the BBC Hands On History website!

The talk takes place on Saturday 23rd June, 2012 – has anyone booked in yet?

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Some more details about the booklet that is being launched during the event on 23rd are now out:

“As part of the Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire (AHL) event on Saturday 23rd June 2012; to mark the one hundredth (100) anniversary of the formation of the Royal Flying Corps AHL is officially launching a new commemorative booklet entitled “Lincolnshire Aviation in World War 1”

The booklet has been prepared on behalf of AHL by Chris Percy and Noel Ryan of the Airfield Research Group and it has been published with the additional support of the City of Lincoln Council. At 48 pages long the booklet details 38 World War I aerodromes; German air raid on the county; and details of the aircraft industry of the county and in the City of Lincoln.

Lincolnshire’s location and open countryside made it an ideal location for the development of airfields during World War I. My mid-1915 Lincoln itself had become one of the top five aircraft manufacturing centres, with more than 5000 aircraft being built there, by companies such as Robey; Ruston, Proctor & Co Ltd; Clayton & Shuttleworth; and Marshall & Son.

The event, which also includes aviation historian Andy Johnson’s talk entitled "World War One Aviation in Lincolnshire", takes place at 2.00pm at the Doubletree Hilton Hotel Lincoln. Andy will look at the formation of the Royal Flying Corps and provide an overview the county’s early airfields and its aircraft industry.

Admission to the event will cost £5.00 per person, with proceeds being donated to the ‘Flights for Life’ charity. Tickets must be booked in advance by contacting AHL via e-mail dave(AT)aviationheritagelincolnshire.com or by telephoning Debbie Roberts on 01529 308172, or Dave Harrigan MBE on 01529 30813.

Venue:
Doubletree Hilton Hotel Lincoln
Brayford Wharf North
Lincoln
LN1 1YW

Time: 2pm

Where sold copies of the booklet will cost £3.00 each, with proceeds going to the charity ‘Flights For Life’.”

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The latest AHL news release has just been circulated and it reminds people about the Aviation Passport scheme, which gives participants the chance to win a Taxy Ride for 2 people in East Kirkby’s Lancaster. Full details follow:

“Opportunity still available to win two Lancaster Taxy Rides

With the main school holiday period fast approaching the team at Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire (AHL) is keen to remind people that they still have just over three months remaining to complete their 2012 Aviation Passports; for the chance to win a Taxy Ride for two people in a World War II Lancaster bomber at East Kirkby.

Launched in spring 2012 the Aviation Passport scheme is being run across ten of Lincolnshire’s aviation attractions by AHL, which is funded by a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) award of £436,000 and AHL’s remit is to work with various venues to raise the profile of aviation heritage in the county.

Potential participants in the AHL Aviation Passport scheme can put the forthcoming summer holiday to good use by visiting each of the following ten aviation venues across the county:

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Centre
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
Cranwell Aviation Heritage Centre
RAF Digby Sector Operations Room Museum
Metheringham Airfield Visitors Centre
Scampton Historical Museum
Thorpe Camp Visitor Centre
RAF Waddington Heritage Centre
RAF Waddington Airfield Viewing Area
RAF Wickenby Memorial Museum

The AHL Aviation Passport scheme runs through until the 31st October 2012. Aviation Passports are available to download under the Aviation Trails tab on the AHL website at www.aviationheritagelincolnshire.com or they can be individually requested by people contacting Debbie Roberts on 01529 308172.

The scheme is very straightforward. Participants need to visit each of the 10 aviation sites in the scheme and collect a passport stamp at the venue. Once completed the Passport is returned to: Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire, PO Box 3, Kesteven Street, Sleaford, Lincs, NG34 7EF

In return each successfully completed Passport will receive an Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire badge and be entered into the prize draw with the winner receiving a Lancaster Taxy Ride for two people at the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre at East Kirkby, Lincs.

People that decide to participate in the 2012 Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire Passport scheme are advised to check on the opening times of all the sites; as some sites are not open every day and some close during the autumn and winter. Individual details about each participating site can be found at www.aviationheritagelincolnshire.com

It is also essential that people check which sites are open by appointment only and that they make an appointment in advance. Please note that some sites charge an entrance fee and the Passport Scheme does not entitle visitors to free admission at these venues. Others sites are free but donations are always welcome to support their operation.”

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Early next month you might be getting a little weary of a ‘big sporting event’ – so if you’re in the Lincoln area on 7th August you could consider attending the next AHL charity fund raising talk; details just released:

“7th August 2012 - Talk
420 Squadron and the Royal Canadian Air Force in Lincolnshire

To commemorate Lincolnshire’s connections with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire (AHL) is hosting a talk by Phil Bonner on Tuesday 7th August 2012, which is entitled “420 Squadron & the Royal Canadian Air Force in Lincolnshire”.

During World War II Lincolnshire was home to an ever changing assembly of airmen and women from across the world. At RAF Waddington 420 Squadron became the fourth RCAF bomber squadron to form overseas.

Phil Bonners talk is being held in the Nettleton Room at RAF Waddington on 7th August 2012 at 7pm, and it will mark the squadron’s transfer to 4 Group and a new base at Skipton-on-Swale. The talk will also chart the RCAF’s operations from Lincolnshire between December 1941 and August 1942.

The Nettleton Room
Royal Air Force Waddington
Lincoln
LN5 9NB

Admission to the event will cost £5.00 per person (includes tea & coffee), with proceeds being donated to the ‘Flights for Life’ charity. Tickets must be booked in advance by contacting AHL via e-mail phil(AT)aviationheritagelincolnshire.com or by telephoning Debbie Roberts on 01529 308172, or Phil Bonner on 01529 308135.

Venue:
The Nettleton Room
Royal Air Force Waddington
Lincoln
LN5 9NB

Time: 7pm

Updates about this and other events being organised by AHL can be found on their website at www.aviationheritagelincolnshire.com ”

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I’ve just received my confirmation for attending the 420 Squadron talk on August 7th and I thought I should remind everyone that pre-booking is essential for this particular talk because everyone is being taken onto RAF Waddington by coach; so last minute decisions to attend won’t be possible as you need to be booked up in advance.

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Details of AHL’s September offering are now in circulation – the American focused events include: the unveiling of a new memorial; a talk by an American speaker; and a 1940s dance!

“The Eagle Squadrons of Kirton in Lindsey

To commemorate Lincolnshire’s connections with the United States Air Force (USAF) Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire (AHL) has instigated a series of aviation events connected to the Eagle Squadrons of the USAF.

Before the events of Pearl Harbour the United States of America was a neutral country, but this did not prevent 9,000 Americans joining either the Royal Canadian Air Force or the Royal Air Force in defiance of their government’s policies.

Within Fighter Command three unique squadrons were formed, each manned by these Americans but commanded by a Royal Air Force Squadron Leader. These squadrons were 71 Squadron, 121 Squadron and 133 Squadron and they became known as ‘The Eagle Squadrons’. Uniquely all three squadrons were based at one time or another at RAF Kirton in Lindsey, just north of Lincoln.

After Pearl Harbour the Eagle Squadron pilots were no longer an embarrassment to America, but were regarded as highly respected combat experienced pilots. Subsequently the squadrons were transferred from the Royal Air Force to the American Air Force as the 334th, 335th and 336th Fighter Squadrons, which are still in existence at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina. The date of the transfer was 29th September 1942.

70 years to the day, Saturday 29th September 2012, the town of Kirton in Lindsey will be unveiling a memorial to the Eagle Squadrons at 3.00 pm. USAF representatives from Seymour Johnson AFB will be in attendance.

The memorial unveiling will be preceded by a talk in the Kirton in Lindsey Town Hall on the evening of Friday 28th September by Dr Roy Heidicker, the Eagle Squadron Historian from Seymour Johnson AFB.

The Town Hall
Kirton in Lindsey
North Lincs
DN21 4LZ

Tickets for the talk, which begins at 7.30 pm, cost £5 and must be pre-booked. Tickets can be obtained from Phil Bonner on 01529 308135, or Debbie Roberts on 01529 308172 or e-mail phil AT aviationheritagelincolnshire.com

Following the memorial unveiling on the Saturday, the Kirton in Lindsey Society will be putting on a 40s/50s Dance in the Town Hall with the RAF’s Shades of Blue Band in aid of the RAF Benevolent Fund. Tickets cost £20 and include a Pie & Peas Supper. The dance starts at 7.30 pm and tickets are available from Lynne Duffin on 01526 649094 or Martin Hollingsworth on 01652 648435 or e-mail lynneduffin905 AT btinternet.com


Updates about this and other events being organised by AHL can be found on their website at http://www.aviationheritagelincolnshire.com ”

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A varied series of talks, events and visits is being organised by Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire, which will highlight the county’s varied roles during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.

“The Cuban Missile Crisis – 50th Anniversary

In October 1962 whilst Lincolnshire was apparently miles away from the real centre of events; in reality the county was at the heart of Great Britain’s response to the Cuban Missile Crisis; a time when the world seemed to be on the brink of nuclear war!

Next month, over a similar 13 day period as the original events of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire (AHL) and several partner organisations will highlight some of the county’s roles in this internationally significant event by hosting a series of 50th anniversary talks, tours and events.

Monday 15th October – A talk by John Boyes on Project EMILY

Noted author John Boyes wrote the definitive book on the Thor missile project, known as ‘Project Emily’. The talk will take place at 7pm at Hemswell Court, which was the former Officers Mess for RAF Hemswell. This venue was selected because it was part of RAF Hemswell, which was the Wing Headquarters for the Thor missile sites at Hemswell, Caistor, Ludford Magna, Coleby Grange and Bardney.

Tickets £5 per person.

Tuesday 16th October – Cold War Tour

Starting at Hemswell Court the day will comprise of a coach tour of significant Cold War venues in Lincolnshire including: Caistor, Faldingworth, Dunholme Lodge and the RAF Scampton Museum.

Full day tour including lunch – £15 per person.

Saturday 20th October - Cold War Focus – Newark Air Museum

A series of talks focusing on the equipment of the Cold War in Lincolnshire with an opportunity to view the Vulcan bomber from inside the cockpit; to learn more about the Bloodhound Surface to Air Missile; and to hear about the role of the Royal Observer Corps.

Tickets £15 per person.

Sunday 21st October – Visit To Holbeach Royal Observer Corps Post

Heritage Lincolnshire have arranged for the former Royal Observer Corps (ROC) underground post at Holbeach to be opened up for visitors to find out more about the vital role carried out by the ROC. To book your place please contact Penny Ward at Heritage Lincolnshire on 01529 461499 or e-mail at penny.ward(AT)lincsheritage.org

Saturday 27th October - Hardy Lecture Theatre – Bishop Grosseteste University College, Lincoln

AHL will be hosting a series of talks by those who have studied the Doomsday events of half a century ago and we will have the opportunity to listen to those who were serving on the Thor sites and Vulcan bases in Lincolnshire. A fascinating day with lunch included £15 per person.

Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire (AHL) is funded by a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) award of £436,000 and these Cuban Missile Crisis Anniversary events, will highlight the county’s diverse involvement with this important part of the country’s aviation heritage and history.

All events and talks must be pre-booked. Tickets and further details can be obtained from Phil Bonner on 01529 308135, or Debbie Roberts on 01529 308172 or e-mail phil(AT)aviationheritagelincolnshire.com

www.aviationheritagelincolnshire.com”

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Just a quick bump to remind everyone that on 28th & 29th September 2012 the Eagle Squadrons of Kirton in Lindsey are being commemorated in a couple of events in the north Lincolnshire town – details posted earlier in this thread.

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Anyone going to any of the AHL Cuban Missile events?

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One more event to go in AHL’s Cold War related events, which takes place next weekend in Lincoln:

“Saturday 27th October - Hardy Lecture Theatre – Bishop Grosseteste University College, Lincoln

AHL will be hosting a series of talks by those who have studied the Doomsday events of half a century ago and we will have the opportunity to listen to those who were serving on the Thor sites and Vulcan bases in Lincolnshire. A fascinating day with lunch included £15 per person.

Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire (AHL) is funded by a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) award of £436,000 and these Cuban Missile Crisis Anniversary events, will highlight the county’s diverse involvement with this important part of the country’s aviation heritage and history.

All events and talks must be pre-booked. Tickets and further details can be obtained from Phil Bonner on 01529 308135, or Debbie Roberts on 01529 308172 or e-mail phil(AT)aviationheritagelincolnshire.com

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A brief update about an unusual ‘aviation’ movement today!

“Thor missile replica finds new home in Lincolnshire

On 22nd October 2012 drivers on various major roads across the West and East Midlands could have been forgiven for thinking they had been transported back in time; perhaps some 50 years to the time ‘Missile Convoys’ in the time leading up to the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Fortunately the ‘2012 Missile Convoy’ was transporting a 2/3rd scale replica of the Thor missile from the Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum Cosford repository to the nascent Cold War collection of exhibits being assembled at the RAF Scampton Museum, just north of Lincoln.

The ‘2012 Missile Convoy’ is pictured in the careful care of Lincoln based Denby Transport Limited on a section of the A46 in Nottinghamshire; very close to RAF Newton, which is believed to be one of the replica missile’s former homes.

RAF Newton was once home to No.9 SoTT (School of Technical Training), which was a ‘Guided Weapons College’, teaching personnel the skills they needed to be RAF technicians in the missile age. The base built up a Missile Museum, which opened in 1963 and displayed an impressive array of weapons from across the history of missile technology. The collection was dispersed during the late 1980s, which is when the replica Thor missile is believed to have been transferred to RAF Cosford.

Once at RAF Scampton the replica Thor missile will be erected into a launch position in the display space in one of the hangars that houses the RAF Scampton Museum. Much of the co-ordination work for this acquisition has been carried out by by staff from Aviation Heritage Lincolnshire, which is funded by a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) award of £436,000.”

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Hearing from AHL that they still have a few spaces left for their talks this Saturday in Lincoln – details a couple of posts above!

So if you don’t fancy NAM’s Aeroboot you could always go there instead!!