THE 50th ANNIVERSARY
This momentus occasion is due to be celebrated on the 20th August 2013. Whether an aircraft will still be in service on this date remains to be seen but one way or another it will be a major celebration which "will take place" at the aircraft's birthplace at Bournemouth Hurn Airport! I am very hopeful that Boscombe Down based QinetiQ will be able to provide an aircraft for the event so that the 1-11 can celebrate in style.
The main reason for creating this page now is that I am open to any ideas / suggestions that will truly make this event one to remember. For example, wouldn't it be fantastic if we could use the event to bring a "serviceable" 1-11 home for permanent display in a purpose built visitor centre that will tell the story of Hurn's illustrious history. I couldn't possibly make this happen on my own, but if enough support can be raised in the next four years or so then maybe today's dream might just become tomorrow's reality! Therefore, don't just bury your heads in the sand and assume that someone else will do it! Let's get together and do what it takes to make the 50th anniversary an occasion to remember!
20TH AUGUST 2013
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