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From November 2020 we have provided talks to members using Zoom; catalogue of talks recorded and available as unlisted on YouTube by a link.
Most of the talks given to the Association are videoed by Richard Cannon. If you missed a talk many are available as a video DVD; the List 2003-
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Dunsfold
Due to major computer problems I am sorry I haven’t been able to update the website for much of this year. It was created in 2003 and maintained using Serif WebPlus which is no longer available or supported and has problems.
A new website is being developed with a new address, (thehawkerassociation.com), the new website isn’t fully opertional and doesn’t provide a day to day tinformation service yet.
I will try and keep this website updated with the latest Events and news.
The Next Events
Wednesday 10 September Visit to RAF Museum London, delails later.
Monday 15 September 10:30 Committee meeting (no talk) at Ripley Village Hall (map)
Sunday 27th July 2025 there was a super Dunsfold Aerodrome Barbecue attended by about 50 members.
09 April Heinz Frick gave a super talk on the complexities of the harrier fuel system increasing the possibilities of engine surges and and landing with no engine which once resulted in him having to land at a closed airfield. 4 world time to height records were broken including; 6000m in 55.38 secs and 12000m in 126.63 secs.
Full details of Chris’ career in aviation are in the ‘Nine Lives’ hardback book with many colour images. Copies of this book are available from GrubStree| for £25.