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Upcoming Meetings of the Canterbury Branch NZ Division of the Royal Aeronautical Society, Canterbury Branch Synopsis: C-130 Hercules Life Extension Programme (LEP) Date: Tuesday 15 November 2011 Time: 7.35pm for 8.00pm Venue: Air Force Museum, Wigram Speaker: Des Lines - Science and Aviation Des is a retired Air New Zealand Boeing 747 Captain and light aircraft enthusiast supreme! His involvement in aviation dates back to the early 1960’s when as a schoolboy, he took flying lessons in Central Otago. (An aerial top-dressing pilot uncle was probably responsible for stimulating his interest.) He started work in the then National Airways Corporation office in Christchurch and continued flying training with the NAC Flying Club and the Canterbury Aero Club, where he gained his private and commercial licences. Please Note: Members are most welcome to bring a friend along to the meeting, but on the strict understanding that this invitation to attend as a guest is limited to one presentation evening only. A second attendance would indicate a wish to join the Branch. Details of a prospective member may be given to any Committee member present or contact may be made via email to the Secretary as noted below.November Newsletter Newsletters by Email: The next meeting is to be held on Tuesday 21 February 2012 at the Air Force Museum Wigram where the speaker and topic have yet to be finalised. As this is the final speaker evening before the Festive Season your Committee wishes you and your families our best wishes and we look forward to providing the Branch with an interesting programme in 2012 Derek Woodward Chairman, Canterbury Branch Page updated 13 Nov 2011 |