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SUMMARY:Friday Morning Talk: A Spitfire Named Connie - with Air Marshal (Retd) 'Black' Robertson CBE
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Friday Morning Talk\, when we will happily once again be joined by ‘Black’ to talk about the story behind his latest book\, ‘A Spitfire Named Connie’. \nAir Marshal ‘Black’ Robertson CBE BA FRAeS FRSA RAF (Retd) \nA Spitfire Named Connie is an exciting\, rollercoaster of a story. ‘Robbie’ Robertson begins his RAF training during the Battle of Britain and the Blitz. As he learns his trade\, he’s soon rubbing shoulders with Fighter Command heroes. Amongst these are Brian Kingcome\, ‘Ginger’ Lacey and Bob Stanford Tuck. \nMoving from 111 to 72 Squadron\, he opens his account against the Luftwaffe in the spring of 1942. Six months later the action moves to North Africa\, where he adds further to his score. But it’s here that tragedy strikes. He’s shot down by Erich Rudorffer\, one of the Luftwaffe’s most celebrated Experten\, who ended the war with over 200 victories. Despite his wounds\, and barely able to see\, Robbie somehow survives his Spitfire’s crash-landing. \nFound lying near the wreckage by an Army patrol\, he moves from casualty clearing stations to hospitals across Tunisia and Algeria as doctors try desperately to save his sight. Finally\, unable to stand the pain any longer\, he reluctantly agrees to the removal of his right eye. A slow recovery and eventual return home is no compensation for the end of his flying career. \nDesk-bound for the remainder of the war\, the second\, more poignant phase of his RAF life begins. The young schoolgirl\, Connie Freeman\, with whom he’s been in regular correspondence since her evacuation\, becomes his wife. \nIt’s literally hundreds of Robbie’s letters that form the basis of this powerful and moving story. Together with his own and Connie’s diaries\, correspondence from RAF colleagues and his flying logbook\, they bring a unique authenticity to this highly-charged tale. \n‘Black’ Robertson joined the RAF in 1963\, instantly acquiring the nickname that’s remained with him ever since. After 3 years at the RAF College\, Cranwell\, he spent the next 33 in flying\, staff and command appointments including tours of duty in the USA\, Germany and the Falkands. He flew all the RAF’s front line fast jet aircraft and also qualified as a helicopter pilot. After retiring he spent some 5 years with BAE Systems before establishing his own consultancy. A past Clerk to The Honourable Company of Gloucestershire\, he’s a trustee of the David Vaisey Library Prize and a Cranfield Trust mentor. His time is now devoted mainly to lecturing and writing: www.blackrobertson.com. \n  \nThis talk will take place onsite in the Museum’s Learning Centre and is included in Museum admission or Annual Membership. \nAdvance booking required – please reserve your seat via the link below. \nReserve Your Place
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/friday-morning-talk-a-spitfire-named-connie-with-air-marshal-retd-black-robertson-cbe/
CATEGORIES:Friday Morning Talks
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SUMMARY:Friday Morning Talk: The British Jewry Book of Honour - With Lola and Ronnie Fraser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Friday morning talk by Lola and Ronnie Fraser\, who will be talking about the British Jewry Book of Honour – 100 years on. Please note this talk will start earlier than usual at 10:45\, to incorporate the 2 minute National Silence marking Remembrance Day at 11:00.   \nThe British Jewry Book of Honour was published 100 years ago and lists the names of approximately 50\,000 Jews who served in the British Forces during the First World War. Of that number\, more than 2000 Jews died fighting for Britain\, in the conflict. Compiled from names given to the Jewish Chaplains\, the most senior\, Rev Michael Adler sent the names to be published weekly in the Jewish Chronicle. From this\, the book was compiled and published after the end of the war. \nTo mark Armistice Day\, Lola and Ronnie Fraser will be speaking about the book\, how it came into being and then telling the stories of three Jews from the 2\,500 who served in the RFC in the First World War and went on to serve with the RAF in the Second World War. \nPlease note this talk will start earlier than usual at 10:45\, to incorporate the 2 minute National Silence marking Remembrance Day at 11:00.   \nThis talk will take place onsite in the Museum’s Learning Centre and is included in Museum admission or Annual Membership. \nAdvance booking required – please reserve your seat via the link below. \nReserve Your Place
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/friday-morning-talk-the-british-jewry-book-of-honour-with-lola-and-ronnie-fraser/
CATEGORIES:Friday Morning Talks
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SUMMARY:Friday Morning Talks: The Royal Air Force Today - With Tommy Doherty (RAF Presentation Team)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Friday morning talk by Tommy Doherty and the RAF Presentation Team\, who will be talking about the RAF and its role today. \n  \nThe presentation is a blend of personal narratives from Team members\, all of whom have operational experience and engaging video footage\, depicting how the RAF contributes to the delivery of Air and Space Power. \n  \nThis talk will take place onsite in the Museum’s Learning Centre and is included in Museum admission or Annual Membership. \nAdvance booking required – please reserve your seat via the link below. \nReserve Your Place
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/friday-morning-talks-the-royal-air-force-today-with-tommy-doherty-raf-presentation-team/
CATEGORIES:Friday Morning Talks
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SUMMARY:Saturday Scramble Club: Festive Baubles
DESCRIPTION:Free family activities each month during term time\, for children of all ages.\nSaturday 26 November: Festive Baubles: Create your own festive decoration to put up at home. \nIncluded in Museum Admission or Annual Membership. \n\n Children must be supervised by an adult.
URL:https://bentleypriorymuseum.org.uk/whats-on/saturday-scramble-club-festive-baubles/
CATEGORIES:Family Activities
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