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Dear OHs,

 

We have a number of events coming up which we are really looking forward to. Here is our Hon. Secretary with some details.

 

 

Our Wonderful OH Family Fun Day and Midlands Meet Up is on 23rd March in Monks Kirby at The Denbigh Arms, Monks Kirby

 

The Westcountry Lunch is on 11th May. You can see the menu here - https://www.oldhonitonians.com/events-2/ and book your place by contacting OH Victoria Berry at torberryconsultancy@gmail.com

 

OH Questionnaire - Huge thank you to all those who have filled in the questionnaire so far; here is the link to it - https://forms.gle/1q8539UkcgLKcTsj7

 

For all the latest, keep checking back to our events page here - https://www.oldhonitonians.com/events-2/

 

 

   OH Dudley Hopkins (1959 - 1964) recently recounted an experience involving a plane incident "while I and others were assembling in our platoon on corps day in the forecourt of the school."

   Further details emerged from Dudley. He shared that it was a Meteor T7 from Boscombe Down, the Aeroplane & Armament Experimental Establishment research facility, on November 11, 1960—a Friday, which coincided with their CCF/corps day.

   This revelation sparked a captivating morning of investigation at the Boscombe Down Aviation Collection. The aircraft in question was identified as a Meteor T7 with registration number WF766, piloted by Flight Lieutenant John Stewart Duncan AFC. The official record states:

 

   "Seventeen minutes after take-off, the aircraft disintegrated in flight over Axminster, Devon, tragically claiming the life of the pilot. Wreckage scattered over an area three miles North West of Lyme Regis, Dorset."

 

   You can see the full incident report here.

 

Our journey of inquiry continues as we seek to locate the memorial for this incident. We hope the full write-up will be in the next OH Magazine.

 

Please note the Meteor pictured is the much later T14 but is used as a guide for the type of aircraft involved.

Dear OHs,

 

We are thrilled to present to you the much-anticipated 2023 OH Newsletter! Packed with updates from members, highlights of past events, and exciting announcements, this edition promises to be an engaging read for all.

 

You can click here to download your copy now.