Plane Talk

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Hosted by Mission Aviation Fellowship UK (MAF), Plane Talk is a chance to come together with like-minded people to soak up knowledge, experiences, and stories from speakers with a wide range of aviation backgrounds.

These events are a unique opportunity to listen to engaging presentations that are sure to both inspire and entertain. Held at flight-related venues across the UK, Plane Talk is the ideal way to connect with others who share your fascination with all things aviation.

Next Event

Speaker: Air Marshal Cliff Spink

Location: Biggin Hill Airport, TN16 3BH

Date/Time: 25 April 2024 | 14.00-16.30

Come and join us for a rare opportunity to get up close with the iconic Spitfire and listen to Air Marshall Cliff Spink CB CBE RAF (Ret) – the only living pilot to have flown all airworthy Spitfire marks.

We are anticipating a large response to this event and would urge you to register quickly as places are strictly limited. More information and to sign up can be found below.

Speaker

Air Marshal Clifford Rodney Spink, CB, CBE, FCMI, FRAeS is a retired senior Royal Air Force officer, who is now a Spitfire display pilot on the national air display circuit. The first Spitfire he ever flew belonged to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, during his tenure as Station Commander of RAF Coningsby. He also served as the 23rd Commandant of the Royal Observer Corps, the penultimate officer to hold the post.

Event

This event is a must for anyone with an interest in historical aviation. Not only will you have the opportunity to listen to Cliff explain what it's really like to fly the iconic Spitfire, but you will also be able to get up close to a collection of other beautiful vintage aircraft exclusively made available for this event. Light refreshments will be provided. All of this for a suggested donation of just £10pp.

Venue

Biggin Hill Sector formed a crucial part of Fighter Command's 11 group during the summer of 1940 and remains synonymous with the Battle of Britain. Today, Biggin Hill is a thriving commercial airport. This event will be held in the newly constructed Hubb - a dedicated aviation lecture venue.

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We look forward to welcoming you on Thursday 25 April 2024 for this unique and exclusive event. Don’t miss out and sign-up today!

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Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is the world’s largest humanitarian air operator. For over 75 years we have been flying light aircraft over jungles, mountains, swamps and deserts. We enable more than 1,400 aid, development and mission organisations to bring medical care, emergency relief and long-term development. Our pilots and personnel deliver relief workers, doctors, pastors, school books, food, medicines - everything that can only be safely and speedily delivered by air. Our faithful supporters give and pray to make this all possible.