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Monday 22nd April Swindon - Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Western Region Event ****
AGM of Railway Division Southwest Centre followed by Network Rail Air Operations Technical lecture by Chris Ashworth, national aerial survey specialist explains Network Rail’s use of helicopters and drones for inspection of the infrastructure. This FREE joint event is hosted hosted by the IMechE is open to the general public. IET members and the general public must register on the IET website to attend in the normal way. Maximum of 20 people. 17:00-19:00. Western House – Swindon, 1, Holbrook Way, Swindon, Wiltshire SN1 1BD. Contact email - Swindon+AT+ietvolunteer.org More Information and to book your place at https://bit.ly/SwindonIET_EngX
Monday 22nd April Chichester - Arun & Chichester (Air) Enthusiasts Society Air ACES
Sir Frank Whittle and the Jet Engine by Sqn Ldr Stephen Robson RAF (Rtd) - Frank Whittle was an accomplished pilot in the Royal Air Force before building his jet engine with private investment. Despite initial disinterest and rejection, ultimately the Government paid for the later development of the engine. An extraordinary story of ability, courage and determination even when his patent lapsed because he could not afford £5 to renew it. Members £5/Guests £10. There is no need to book tickets in advance - they can be purchased at the door on the night. 19:00 for 19:30 start. New venue Boxgrove Village Hall, The Street, Boxgrove Chichester PO18 0EE. Contact David Batcock on 01243-823007 or email info+AT+airaces.org.uk
Tuesday 23rd April Farnborough - Farnborough Air Sciences Trust Association
Wartime Dispersals from the RAE, in particular to Ambarrow Court in 1940 Presented by Doug Bateman. 7.30pm Simon Jarvis Lecture Theatre, Farnborough 6th Form College, Sand Hill, Farnborough GU14 8JS. Free to FAST Association members. Guests and non-members very welcome with a donation to FAST of £5.00.
Wednesday 24th April Gosport - Daedalus Aviation and Heritage Group Meeting
The Group meets socially on a monthly basis on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm for an 8:00pm start in the Royal Naval Association Club on Aerodrome Road occasionally a change in start time or date is needed so please check the 'Programme of Talks' page. Most meetings include a guest speaker. Visitors are welcome but there will be an admission charge for them of £5.00 when a speaker is present. Chairman Terry Coombes terryc037+AT+gmail.com. https://www.daedalusaviation.org/meetings.
Thursday 25th April Southampton - Royal Aeronautical Society (RAES) Solent Lecture ****
Journey to Becoming a Boeing 777 Captain and How You Can Become One Too! Captain Suzanne Morgan will share her journey to becoming a Captain with British Airways. She will also talk about the new Speedbird Academy and how to progress through the application process! 18:30-20:00 GMT Doors open at 18:00 start 18:30. Physics Building, Lecture Theatre C, Room 46/2005, University of Southampton, Chamberlain Road, Southampton, SO17 1PS. Contact Mike Westby Secretary 01980 556600 email solent+AT+aerosociety.com. www.solent-raes.org.uk
Thursday 25th April Bournemouth - Royal Aeronautical Society (RAES) Christchurch ONLINE Lecture ****
Event TBA. This event may be used for anyone pursuing professional recognition, or further development, as evidence for your CPD records and we can provide a Certificate of Attendance. This lecture will be presented using the Zoom platform. You do not need a Zoom account to take part. To book your place, please e-mail christchurch+AT+aerosociety.com.
Tuesday 30th April Southampton - Royal Aeronautical Society (RAES) Boscombe Down Lecture ****
Lecture TBA. On-site lectures are typically held in the lecture theatre at MoD Boscombe Down, Salisbury, SP4 0JF, and begin at 17:15. Tea and coffee is usually served from 17:00. Online lectures are held on Microsoft Teams Live and begin at 17:30.
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