June 4 2024 - 'The Battle for the Falklands' and the 'L39 trainer'

4/6/2024

This month we get to look at the air battle for the British Falklands. There are very interesting videos available [youtube] that show the story from the British point of view.

We will see the thinking behind the longest bomber operation ever conducted, and get a view of the aircraft-carrier based defense of the British forces.

We also get to have a look at the L39 - WARNING - you could possibly be left with a deep longing, and a desperate need to get one of these aircraft for yourself.

The air battle for the British Falklands

Our starting point - The Imperial War Museums website page 'Falklands Conflict - Episode 3 - In the Air' .

The L19 Trainer

Andrew McFarlane

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Sky's the Limit
(2023/2024)

For those with an interest in gliding, flying, the history of aviation, with past lives involving aircraft in some way. Sessions will include guest speakers with backgrounds in aviation and stories to tell, the occasional excursion and more.

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U3A Meeting Room
1st Tuesday of the Month, commencing August 2022
2 to 4pm

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David Palmer
0408 470 468

Andrew McFarlane
0422 690 390

Thank you, Claire!

Our initiating convenor, Claire Rudolph, handed over the reins after playing a key role in making 'The Sky's the Limit' a reality in 2023. Thank you, Claire!.