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The Spirit of Innovation - breaking Electric Powered Aircraft Record
The Spirit of Innovation - the Story of breaking the Electric Powered Aircraft World Record is the title of the November 6th 2026 Meeting of The Martlesham Heath Aviation Society.
Phill O'Dell, former Rolls Royce Test Pilot bring us an insight into his life across multiple aspects of military and commercial aircraft, through his role as a Test Pilot, then Director of Flight Operations, at Rolls-Royce, with a focus on the breadth of technical and human challenges to design and deliver the pioneering all-electric aircraft The Spirit of Innovation which became the world speed record holder for an all-electric flight, as well as becoming the world's fastest all-electric vehicle.
I also mention that he is a former RAF and Rolls-Royce test pilot. It is not every day that we have a genuine world airspeed record holder as our guest. This event is bound to be popular, come early to secure a place. There will also be a raffle to give away some high-quality Rolls-Royce branded merchandise, and a very exciting special prize linked directly to the Spirit of Innovation aircraft. Come and win the chance to own a unique piece of aviation history. Do not miss out.
Phill O'Dell, former Rolls Royce Test Pilot bring us an insight into his life across multiple aspects of military and commercial aircraft, through his role as a Test Pilot, then Director of Flight Operations, at Rolls-Royce, with a focus on the breadth of technical and human challenges to design and deliver the pioneering all-electric aircraft The Spirit of Innovation which became the world speed record holder for an all-electric flight, as well as becoming the world's fastest all-electric vehicle.
I also mention that he is a former RAF and Rolls-Royce test pilot. It is not every day that we have a genuine world airspeed record holder as our guest. This event is bound to be popular, come early to secure a place. There will also be a raffle to give away some high-quality Rolls-Royce branded merchandise, and a very exciting special prize linked directly to the Spirit of Innovation aircraft. Come and win the chance to own a unique piece of aviation history. Do not miss out.
Friday 6 November
Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk IP12 4PB
The talks starts at 7:30 p.m., and the evening usually finished by 10:00pm.Admission is £5 for non-members, £3 for Society Members.
Pay by Cash or Card on arrival at the talk - there is no need to book in advance - just turn up in good time.
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