The next Martlesham Heath Aviation Society monthly talk will take place on Friday 5th September, at 7:30pm. Catherine Buchanan will talk all about “RAF Felixstowe – The People not the Planes”.

As many readers will know where the Felixstowe Docks are now very busy, the area used to be the home of the “Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment” flying and testing Float Planes, and Flying Boats from 1913 to 1963. They also worked with the Navy over in Harwich, creating what became the Royal Navy Air Station (RNAS) Harwich. Both sites therefore played a pivotal role in Britain’s early naval aviation history during the 1st World War. Much is known about the ‘planes. Now Catherine will bring some of the personalities out of the shadows, and tell some of their stories.

Date: Friday 5th September, at 7:30pm.
Venue: The Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham Heath IP12 4PB.
Cost: Members pay £3, non-members are also welcomed – paying £5. You can join the Society on the night if you wish.

Two days later, on Sunday 7th September, the Society will stage a Showcase Event in and around the Control Tower Museum. This runs from 11am to 4.30pm. Come along for a Great Day Out, with fun for all the family. Enjoy the songs of the war time years, join in the dancing, see classic and military vehicles, and a display being homage to the British Army, as they fought the Japanese in Burma. The Museum will be open, and there will be various stalls, food and drink.

The day is free to all but donations are welcome. They will help to maintain and improve the Museum.

Date: Sunday 7th September, 11am to 4:30pm.
Venue: Control Tower Museum, which is located behind Parkers Place, off Eagle Way, Martlesham Heath IP5 3UZ
Cost: Free!

For further information, visit the website at: www.mhas.org.uk.