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The Society organises lectures on topical themes:-
 | The first lecture was about the Dambusters Raid and was presented by
the acknowledged expert Jim Shortland. |
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| The second was a portrait of the early life and times of the
pioneer aviator Sir Alan Cobham and presented by Cobham’s biographer, aviation
historian Colin Cruddas FRAeS. With the lecture on Sir Cobham, there was a local
connection in that he paid a fleeting visit to the IOM in 1929, as part of a UK
tour. During his visit, which was designed to educate the public of the benefits
of aviation, he took several local dignitaries and 65 schoolchildren aloft for
short flights over the South of the Island. |
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| A third lecture was held on the 9th May 2001, about the Gulf
War and was presented by His Excellency, The Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of
Man, Air Marshall Ian Macfadyen, MAPS President. |
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It is the Society’s intention to continue with such lectures in the future,
using a local theme wherever possible.
The Society also organises visits to
speak to school children.
Click on the button below to read about the Gulf War Lecture.
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