Friday Morning Talks: Billy Fiske – With Tony Flaherty

Join us at the Museum for our Friday Morning Talk, where Tony Flaherty will be talking to us about the first American-citizen pilot to be killed in action during the Second World War, Billy Fiske.

Already famous in civilian life before the war, William ‘Billy’ Meade Lindsley Fiske III joined the RAFVR claiming to be Canadian and through his contacts joined 601 ‘The Millionaires’ Squadron RAF.

Tony will explore Fiske’s early career, as well his time time in the RAF. He will go on to explain some of the reasons why his death, burial and testimony were exhibited so publicly at such a crucial point of the war.

The talk will take place in the Museum’s Learning Centre and entry is included with Museum admission or Annual Membership.

Advance booking required – please reserve your place via the link below.

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