MKAS Lectures in 2003
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Tuesday 14th January 2003
The de Havilland Club
Club founder & secretary Stuart McKay MBE, described the history and aims of this great organisation.
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History & Development of Martin-Baker Ejection Seats
A fascinating lecture and video presentation by Eric Thomas, Product Support Manager at Martin-Baker.
Tuesday 11th February 2003
Tuesday 11th March 2003
Annual General Meeting
Our 3rd Annual General meeting with the MKAS committee giving their reports to the members, the Third annual photographic competition for the John Cox memorial Trophy and yet another fiendish aviation Quiz.
Concorde Flight Testing
Tony Clapperton travelled around the World on Concorde during its flight test programme.
Lots of anecdotes, lots of fond memories.
Tuesday 8th April 2003
Gliding in the Andes
A very welcome return saw Terry Holloway from Marshall Aerospace give us a fascinating talk ,with some absolutely stunning photographs of his adventures while gliding out of Santiago, Chile.
Tuesday 10th June 2003
From Harrier to JSF
We were very priviledged to welcome John Farley, one of Britain's most eminent test pilots, renowned for his Harrier displays, to talk about his involvement in aviation & exciting developments in the Harrier up to the JSF.
Tuesday 13th May 2003
Bomber Crew Forum
The second in a series of Crew Forums, following on from the very successful
Fighter Pilots Forum held in June 2001.

Held at Kent's Hill, the
Bomber Crew Forum was another tremendously successful gathering, this time of aircrew from a diverse range of aircraft, from Wellington to Tornado.  A unique opportunity to meet the crew and ask questions in open forum.
30 Years Of Aviation Photography
An evening with renowned aircraft photographer Denis Calvert of InterAir Press.
A delightful wander through over 30 years of Denis' photos with lots of nostalgia, and goodies thrown in for good measure.  A terrific look back at all things aviation.
Tuesday 8th July 2003
Tuesday 12th August 2003
Tuesday 14th October 2003
Members Evening
A very relaxed & flexible evening. A chance for members to show off their photos or, sell or swop those unwanted goodies, or just get together for a good old natter.
The Royal Air Force Between the Wars
Another superb lecture from our President Steve Bond, with some amazing photographs of the RAF at home and abroad in 1920s and 1930s.
Tuesday 9th September 2003
The Beagle Aircraft Story
An illustrated talk by Tom Wenham of the Popular Flying Association's Oxford Strut, on this brave attempt to revitalise the UK light aircraft industry.
Tuesday 11th November 2003
Floatplane Flying In Seattle
An very interesting talk by Sue Aherne of the Popular Flying Association's Hertfordshire Strut on her experiences flying floatplanes in the Seattle area.
Tuesday 9th December 2003
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