On Thursday 6th June, the date of our June 24 First-Thursday noggin was the day services of respect, remembrance and commemoration for all of those involved in D-Day – 80 years ago – on 6th June 1944. I was fortunate enough to be at a service that evening. It was particularly poignant as in attendance was an 102 year old veteran and he gave the Kaphima Epitaph. It was an honour to be in his presence.
In the early hours of D-Day, 24,000 paratroopers and glider-borne troops landed behind German lines to provide tactical support. Our very own Terry Tedman was in the paras proudly following in his father’s footsteps. In fact his father was at a Bridge Too Far during World War Two. When the famous movie was made Terry was asked to be first out of the planes during the enactment for the film. Terry can be clearly seen and it was a fine tribute to his father. This was a really nice thing to do by the producers.
We should never forget for our tomorrow they gave their today.
We have a busy few months coming with some visits to air-shows and many other events.
On Saturday 13th July we join with SogMOG for the West Tisted Air Display. It is a fly-in for mostly vintage aircraft and the pilots of a certain age. Over 100 classic and vintage aircraft have been invited. Bring a picnic lunch although there should be a bacon/burger and hot drinks vans. The homemade cakes are worth trying! Clean loos also available. Please bring a few friends especially if their classic cars are not Morgans.
Then on Wednesday 17th we are visiting the de Havilland Museum. There are two huge hangars, the Walter Goldsmith Hangar and the Geoffrey de Havilland Hangar, with most of the collection undercover protecting you and the artefacts from the weather. There is a third hangar (the Amy Johnson Hangar) where you can view the volunteer restoration teams at work. There are over 20 aircraft including 3 Mosquitos.
I hope you will be able to make some of our outings.