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Martlesham Heath Aviation Society Meeting Fri 5th September 2025
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On the evening of Friday 5th September, at 7:30pm, Catherine Buchanan will talk all about “RAF Felixstowe – The People not the Planes” many readers will know that where the Felixstowe Docks are now very busy, previously used to be also the home of the “Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment” flying and testing Float Planes, and Flying Boats from 1913 to 1963.
They also worked with people over in Harwich… creating what became the Royal Navy Air Station (RNAS) Harwich.
Both sites therefore played a pivotal role in Britain’s early naval aviation history during the 1st World War. Much is known about the ‘planes… now Catherine will bring some of the personalities out of the shadows, and tell some of their stories.
Amongst those mentioned is Commander John Cyril Porte, innovator and designer of large Flying Boats, which were tested at The marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment - which is where todays huge Felixstowe Docks are located…
There are other people just as important.... but lost in the mists of time.
Monthly meetings of the Martlesham Heath Aviation Society take place at The Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham Heath IP12 4PB
Members pay £3, non-members are also welcomed - paying £5. You can join the Society on the night if you wish.
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Two days later, Sunday 7th September – we stage a Showcase Event in and around our Control Tower Museum located behind Parkers Place, off Eagle Way, Martlesham Heath IP5 3UZ. It starts at 11:00 - end at 4:30 pm. Entry is free - see a separate entry in this Events listing.
On the evening of Friday 5th September, at 7:30pm, Catherine Buchanan will talk all about “RAF Felixstowe – The People not the Planes” many readers will know that where the Felixstowe Docks are now very busy, previously used to be also the home of the “Marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment” flying and testing Float Planes, and Flying Boats from 1913 to 1963.
They also worked with people over in Harwich… creating what became the Royal Navy Air Station (RNAS) Harwich.
Both sites therefore played a pivotal role in Britain’s early naval aviation history during the 1st World War. Much is known about the ‘planes… now Catherine will bring some of the personalities out of the shadows, and tell some of their stories.
Amongst those mentioned is Commander John Cyril Porte, innovator and designer of large Flying Boats, which were tested at The marine Aircraft Experimental Establishment - which is where todays huge Felixstowe Docks are located…
There are other people just as important.... but lost in the mists of time.
Monthly meetings of the Martlesham Heath Aviation Society take place at The Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham Heath IP12 4PB
Members pay £3, non-members are also welcomed - paying £5. You can join the Society on the night if you wish.
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Two days later, Sunday 7th September – we stage a Showcase Event in and around our Control Tower Museum located behind Parkers Place, off Eagle Way, Martlesham Heath IP5 3UZ. It starts at 11:00 - end at 4:30 pm. Entry is free - see a separate entry in this Events listing.
Friday 5 September
Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk IP12 4PB
Entry is £3 for members, £5 for non-members - who are always welcomedYou can join the Society on the night - if you wish
It takes place from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. Just Arrive early and and park behind The event is in the largest Hall,
which is adjacent to the Felixstowe Road.
The actual venue itself is:
The Martlesham Heath Community Centre,
Felixstowe Road,
Martlesham Heath
IP12 4PB
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