Historic aviation TV & film consultant, author, founder ‘Iron Cross’ magazine. Founder of Tangmere Military Aviation Museum.
East Sussex and Eton
Joined January 2013
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In 1976 I came up with a bonkers idea to set up an aviation museum at Tangmere. In 1982, after thousands of hours of effort, and thousands of £ personal input, it finally opened. I’m rather glad I came up with that bonkers idea, and that I worked with (then, very few) others to make it happen, because look at it now! Do visit @MuseumTangmere
Very much looking forward to being at @GreatWarHuts on Wednesday 28 October. Book your tickets (if still available!) and come along if you can.
Our next #HuttedHistories talk, on 28th October, is ‘DH9 - Ruin to Restoration’ with Andy Saunders.
Andy tells how First World War bombers, found in an Indian elephant stable, were bought and returned to the UK for restoration.
For tickets and details:
shorturl.at/J0qKI
Exactly this!
Am I the only one who wants to shout at the government to get its own house in order before it starts telling us to prepare for war?
This is astounding arrogance, and incompetence. The PM told us only weeks back that welfare trumped defence, and the Chancellor has already rowed back on the commitments he made when Secretary of State for Defence.
So why then tell us to do what the government itself is not prepared to do?
We are truly governed by imbeciles.
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On a gloomy day it was nice to be reminded of a hot and sunny day at Duxford presenting for the IWM’s Spitfire Day in August. These photos landed with me today. A brilliant day presenting with @BeaverWestminst , John Romain …and Spitfires.
So, apparently only four tickets left! Book now…or be bitterly disappointed! 😊😉 ticketsource.com/nfhwa/findi…
Pleased to have been asked to put this together for @marshalbooks Now you just need to buy it folks, and then you can get to read what @Roger_Moorhouse kindly called “…a fascinating and illuminating collection.”
#NEWBOOKS
Military History at Marshal Books
Into Hell, by @1940Andy
"A fascinating and illuminating collection." @Roger_Moorhouse
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@IronCrossMag
#militaryhistory #pilotlife #ww2
A few decorative hops put up as a nod to the heritage of the cottage. Oh…and a vintage handmade wooden Fokker DVII. Obvs.
“I need a key for the boot”
- “Certainly sir. I’ll take a look. Would you like to bring your car over?”
Last time I was up on Hampstead Heath, St Paul’s Cathedral was the most prominent building on the skyline. I guess that must have been shortly after Sir Christopher Wren finished it, then.
Andy Saunders 🇺🇦 🇬🇧 retweeted
So it’s a #HAPPYBIRTHDAY to AA810 today! Her journey back to the skies continues and I hope to see her back in the air before the 10th anniversary of her restoration starting. Spread the word and let’s see some love for the Soitfire in blue! @almurray @MrJamesMay @DrHelenFry
Don't forget to do what Mr Gillingham says, people!👇
This is going to be great!
What a story - and you will have the chance to buy the book about the rescue and restorations on the night too, written by Andy’s ‘Partner in DH Nine’, Guy Black!
Book yourselves in now:
shorturl.at/J0qKI
I had completely forgotten that a good few years ago I helped source a Battle of Britain lace panel for the RNZAF museum and helped ensure it arrived there from the UK - quite an epic operation. There are a few others around, and one used to be on display at the @RAFMUSEUM They are absolutely huge. And utterly stunning! (And isn't that a Robert Taylor print on the wall of 'Battle of Britain VC'?)
You know that you absolutely need to purchase these. At once! Titles from @sauldavid66 and...err...some other bloke. 😐
#NEWBOOKS
Military History at Marshal Books
Great Battles, by @sauldavid66
link.amazon/B08sm9UgG
Into Hell, by @1940Andy
link.amazon/B04mzJJk5
@aspectshistory
#militaryhistory #independentcompany #historylovers
If you are free on 28 October, make sure you book your tickets for this event! @GreatWarHuts @Taff_Gillingham You won't want to miss it 😉greatwarhuts.org/event-detai…
Oh no! I’ve been editing and acting as consultant editor for a German military history magazine under entirely false pretences. We learn Emily Thorberry was gushing in her welcome to a visiting contingent of MPs from the Bundestag, telling them: 'Germany is, and always has been, a key ally...' Damn!