History of the BMPA

History of the BMPA  >  1987

1987 Spring Meeting, March 21-22, RAF Hendon

Three museums were on the menu, the RAF, the Battle of Britain and the Bomber Command and the next day the de Havilland Mosquito Museum at London Coley. Accommodation was at the Hendon Hall Hotel, formerly the home of David Garrick. At a formal dinner in the Roundel Room, four past presidents were present, along with Dr Bain.

1987 Autumn Meeting, September 4-5, Stratford Upon Avon

To the Royal Shakespeare Theatre on Friday Evening for "The Taming of the Shrew". A five-centre tour of the town on Saturday and finally a hilarious medieval banquet at Warwick Castle. An unashamed pleasure weekend with record attendance of 85 - with 96 at the banquet. Seven German-flown aircraft, six British and two French.

1987 Lectures

  • Midland Flying (Carey and Hill)