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Engineering Taster Day: 2nd September 2010
Sep 2nd
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Sep 1st
RAF IN IRAQ CONFERENCE
Aug 4th
- 12 Sqn Tornado GR4 over Iraq, September 2008
The RAF Centre for Air Power Studies together with Kings College London are holding a one day conference at the Defence Academy, Shrivenham on 30 September 2010 to discuss and analyse the RAF’s contribution to operations across Iraq from1990 to 2009. Air League members are invited to attend and there is no conference fee. Click here for further details.
Bicester: Gliding, Sunshine and Barbeques
Jul 8th
This year’s flying day at Bicester Airfield was a huge success, a massive improvement in numbers from previous years. Over 40 glider launches were carried out, allowing every young member to have at least one flight. Some were even lucky enough to have two! The weather stayed strong throughout the whole day, and on into the evening, providing a glorious backdrop to a stunning air display and the legendary Bicester barbeque.
A massive thank you goes out to Scott Pendry, John and Cherry Mack. Without their extensive prior planning, the event wouldn’t have nearly been as well organized as it was.
More pictures will be coming shortly…watch this space!
Air League Annual Reception Recognises Aviation Excellence
Jun 13th
London, 10th June: On Tuesday 8th June, HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, patron of The Air League, hosted the League’s Annual Reception in the prestigious surroundings of St James’s Palace where around 100 certificates and badges were awarded to youngsters who had completed powered flying, gliding and engineering scholarships administered by the Air League Educational Trust (ALET). The evening also recognised a number of aviation professionals who have made outstanding contributions, notably Wing Commander Michael Douglas and Air Commodore Ian R W Stewart for their services to the Air Cadet Organisation, and to the British Gliding Team for winning the European Championships in 2009. The Jeffrey Quill Medal for outstanding contribution to the development of air-mindedness in Britain’s youth went to recently-retired Director of the RAF Museum, Dr Michael Fopp, while The Air League Gold Medal went to Tony Edwards for his outstanding services to the causes of the Air League over many years. More >
