'Battle of Britain' pilot signing event

[SpitfireZPC]

There is a signing event on 18th October at the Holiday Inn hotel in Farnborough, Hampshire at 10 am - 4 pm. Those in attendance will be:

Geoffrey Wellum 92 Sqn
Bill Green 501 Sqn
Tom Neil 249 Sqn
Tony Iveson 616 Sqn
Byron Duckenfield 501 Sqn
John Freeborn 74 Sqn
Billy Drake 213 Sqn

For more details visit at www.rabbitsqn.co.uk for updates or ring Bob Yeoman on 075951 90239.

Best Wishes,

Chris

[Andy Saunders]

Chris

Just a friendly note to say that this thread probably ought to be over in the Allied Air Forces section of the forum.

I last met Geoffrey Wellum in June 1974....and from his photographs he looks no different today! By coincidence, it turns out that his grand-daughter is the girlfriend (I think she still is!) of my step-daughters father. Small world. When I met her she volunteered that grandad was a Battle of Britain pilot. Nearly fell off my chair when she told me who!

It would be good to meet him again. Maybe I should drop in.

[SpitfireZPC]

Opps, sorry. I'm still learning where I should post things around here.

Ha, that's a interesting coincidence. Geoff's certainly a great character. I was with him over the weekend and he's still so bright and cheerful.

John Ellacombe will also be attending and possibly Tony Pickering. I'll keep everyone updated.

(As a side note, John Freeborn has announced that this will be his last signing event)

[Andy Saunders]

Don't worry! I did the same when I was a "newbie" here.

Tony Pickering is a great character and had the privilege of being with him last weekend at Duxford.

[SpitfireZPC]

Yes, I really like Tony, actually all of them are just such gentlemen aren't they.

I think this will be a nice event so it would be good to see you there. Congratulations on the new book by the way!

[Pilot]

Nice event!!!

[SpitfireZPC]

Thanks Pilot! I'm looking forward to it.

As an update, Bob Doe will be attending. (Tony Pickering is away so won't be able to make it.)

[Pilot]

Just some time I get one of my color profile signed by German pilot, Eisen Kreutz decorated... well, it look like that I will miss Battle of Britain hero's on my wall

[SpitfireZPC]

Hi all, just an update on our comfirmed guests so far:

Wing Commander Bob Doe 234 & 238 Sqn's
Wing Commader John Freeborn 74 Sqn
Squadron Leader Geoffrey Wellum 92 Sqn
Group Captain Billy Drake 213 Sqn & 421 Flight
Wing Commander Tom Neil 249 Sqn
Group Captain Byron Duckenfield 501 Sqn
Flight Lieutenent Bill Green 501 Sqn
Squadron Leader Tony Iveson 616 & 92 sqn
Air Commodore John Ellacombe 151 Sqn
Flight Lieutenant Trevor Gray 64 Sqn

(Please note both Bob Doe & John Freeborn have informed us that this will be there LAST signing event they will attend.)

[SpitfireZPC]

Just a reminder about this Sunday's event! Updated details can be found at - http://www.rabbitsqn.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/news.htm