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Norwich Airport Aviation Group founded in 1979
NAAG
was founded at the end of 1979, by a small group of At
the meetings speakers from at home and abroad give talks on a wide range of
aviation-related topics, both civil and military, past and present. These have
included both civil and military pilots, old and young, covering a wide range of
aircraft types from Spitfire to Concorde. Pilots from the Red Arrows, a Concorde
captain, a Spitfire pilot and the RAF Presentation Team have been amongst the
guest presenters. Some talks are of a more personal nature, recounting for
example WW2 experiences, service or civilian careers. Aviation museums and
aircraft restoration projects are amongst other topics, which have also included
the more technical aspects of flying such as aviation medicine, airport fire
services and air traffic control. Anyone
interested in the Group’s activities is most welcome to attend as a guest.
Meetings are usually held on the first Wednesday evening of the month. Details
of speakers are publicised in the local press (EDP ‘The
Event supplement - ‘Events and Concerts’’ section) on the Friday
before a meeting, and on Radio Norfolk, and Radio Broadland. This information
can also be found in our display cabinet within the main concourse at Norwich
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Aviation Story Sue and Bob, a pair of tightwads, lived in the country, and had been married for years. Bob had always wanted to go flying. The desire deepened each time a barnstormer flew into town to offer rides. Bob would ask, and Sue would say, "No way, twenty pounds is twenty pounds." The years went by, and Bob figured he didn't have much longer, so he got Sue out to the show, explaining, it's free to watch, let's at least watch. And once he got there the feeling become real strong. Sue and Bob started an argument. The Pilot, between flights, who overheard, listened to their problem, and said, "I'll tell you what, I'll take you guys up flying, and if you don't say a word the ride is on me, but if one of you makes one sound, you pay twenty pounds." So off they flew. The Pilot doing as many rolls and dives as he could. Heading to the ground as fast as the plane could go, and pulling out of the dive at just the very last second. Not a word. Finally he admitted defeat and went back the field. "I'm surprised, why didn't you say anything?" Well I almost said something when Sue fell out, but "twenty pounds is twenty pounds !" |
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Royal Aeronautical Society The Marham branch of the Royal Aeronautical Society http://www.raes.org.uk/ holds monthly meetings at RAF Marham on the second Tuesday of the month. Details of the next meeting can be found at:- http://www.raes.org.uk/branch_detail.asp?branchid=B032. They also now have their own new web site at www.raes-marham.org.uk .If you are interested in joining the branch, and attending future meetings please use the Contact Us button, and we will send you further details
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