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Aircrew who flew in World War Two proved a big attraction at our Battle of Britain Day at the Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum, Flixton, on August 22nd, 2010. An estimated 6,000 people poured through the gates and many stopped to chat to the veterans.
Air Cadets from Beccles, Diss and Lowestoft welcomed them and staged a march-past in their honour. This was organised and led by Warrant Officer Martin Dobson, who is in charge of Beccles squadron of the ATC and is a member of our branch. After the march-past the cadets and the veterans enjoyed talking about serving in the RAF during the war.
Among those who met the veterans were the chairman of Suffolk County Council Eddy Alcock and the chairman of Norfolk County Council Tony Thomkinson.
Various aircraft flew over the museum during the day, ranging from an autogiro to a Dakota from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight and including a Stearman flown by branch president Wg Cdr Gerry Honey.
Our RAFALO Sergeant Nigel Millar once again arranged terrific support from RAF Honington. Children flocked to the climbing wall provided and manned by Honington, their rifle-range also proved popular and a quartet of musicians from the base played in the main hangar.
Forties style dancing was another feature in the hangar, where the "NAAFI" was kept busy selling drinks and food.
Outside there were plenty of ex-forces vehicles on display as well at aircraft of all types and sizes which appealed to visitors of all ages.
The weather stayed fine and RAFA's takings amounted to over £1,700.
The organisers, our chairman Herbert Websdell and treasurer Julia Websdell were thanked by the museum, which enjoyed its busiest day of the year. Mr Websdell thanks all those who took part and helped in any way to make the event a great success.