In this presentation, Alan will take you on a journey through time as he explores four military jets of the 60s and 70s – four of the most iconic and revolutionary military aircraft ever built. He showcases the design, capabilities and impact of these remarkable...
In this presentation, Alan shares the remarkable story of a Spitfire pilot who found himself in a terrifying high-altitude encounter with a German Junkers in the summer of 1942. Drawing on first-hand accounts and historical records, Alan explores the dramatic events...
In this talk, Alan presents the incredible story of Ray Holmes – a Spitfire pilot who flew some of the most dangerous sorties of World War II. Alan focusses on two particular missions which tested Ray’s courage and skill to the limits, shedding light on the...
In this presentation Alan profiles Flt Lt Alastair ‘Sandy’ Gunn, a Spitfire pilot whose flying prowess met its ultimate test when his aircraft was shot down over Norway in 1942, leading to his capture by German forces and later his participation in a mass escape from...
In the first of three talks, Alan delves into the incredible lives and achievements of two lesser-known but pioneering British women aviators: Letitia Sage and Edith Cook. Against the backdrop of a male-dominated industry and a society that placed limitations on...
